Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda (born 12 August 1948) is a Tanzanian CCM politician who was the 11th prime minister of Tanzania from 2008 to 2015.

[4] Pinda was nominated as prime minister by President Jakaya Kikwete on February 8, 2008, after the resignation of Edward Lowassa over allegations of corruption.

[5] Pinda was sworn in as prime minister at Chamwino State House in Dodoma on February 9.

[7] Amidst criticism and international concern about high levels of corruption in Tanzania, Pinda declared his assets on January 14, 2010.

[8] On November 27, 2014, Pinda was pressured to resign over alleged fraudulent payments worth $120 million (£76m) to an energy firm and top officials.