Led by Prime Minister Imangali Tasmagambetov, it was formed on 28 January 2002 after his predecessor Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stepped down from his post along with his entire cabinet.

President Nursultan Nazarbayev nominated Tasmagmabetov for office to which it was unanimously approved by the Parliament.

[2] It was believed that the cause of the change in the government was an attempt to strengthen its stability as it faced opposition from political groups.

[3] On 11 June 2003, Tasmagambetov resigned after failing to persuade the Parliament to pass a bill in a form desired by President Nazarbayev that would've privatized land in Kazakhstan.

[5] Nazarbayev appointed Daniyal Akhmetov as the Acting PM who was confirmed by the Parliament on 13 June to form the 6th government.