Former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa has died. According to President Magufuli, the former leader had been ailing and admitted to a hospital in the capital Dar es Salaam.
“Mzee Benjamin William Mkapa the third President of Tanzania has died at a Dar es Salaam the hospital where he was admitted,” announced President Magufuli.
“I call on all Tanzanians to receive the news of his death and to pray for Mzee Mkapa, more information will be released but Mzee Mkapa is no more” said Dr. Magufuli in a brief television statement.
Mkapa was born on November 12, 1938. He held the high office from November 23 1995 –December 21 2005. He was a member of the CCM Party. He was preceded by Ali Hassan Mwinyi and succeeded by Jakaya Kikwete.