Anne Kilango Malecela (born 9 January 1956) is a Tanzanian politician belonging to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.
While a Member of Parliament, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Open University of Tanzania.
In 2005, she ran against then Energy Minister Daniel Yona in the primary to represent CCM in the Same East constituency.
[2] In both races, Malecela faced and defeated CHADEMA candidate Naghenjwa Kaboyoka.
[5] Malecela was appointed the Deputy Education and Vocational Training Minister in President Jakaya Kikwete's cabinet in January 2015 and served in this role until her defeat.