East African community is mourning the passing on of the fifth president of Tanzania John Pombe Magufuli.
He died of a heart condition and his death was announced on Wednesday night by Samia Hassan Suluhu the Vice-President of Tanzania.
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Magufuli was first hospitalised on March 6, 2020, then discharged on 7, and on 14 his condition worsened and was rushed back to the hospital where he died while receiving treatment.
He has left behind one wife and five children.
Tanzania has declared 14 days of national mourning and Kenya will observe seven days of mourning.
Well, Kenyans have mourned with Tanzania, eulogising Magufui as a great leader and investigative journalist Dennis Okari, shared a moving tribute, which read,
‘HIS ZEALOUS PURSUIT OF ACCOUNTABILITY IN A REFORMIST GOVERNMENT WON HIM, BUT THE DENIAL OF COVID19 IS MOST PROBABLY THE SADDEST ENDING TO A LEGACY RIDDLED WITH THE MENTIONABLES AND THE UNMENTIONABLES. YOTE NI VANITY.’
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Below are some of the messages of condolences from the Showbiz industry
Victor Wanyama My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and people Of Tanzania following the sudden demise of President John Pombe Magufuli, praying for strength and unity during this difficult time
Donald B Kipkorir History will be more kind to President John Pombe Magufuli (1959-2021) … He did his best to end corruption, wean Tanzania of relying on donor funds & ripped unfair foreign mining contracts … And he was a devout Roman Catholic … May God accept him to heaven .. #ripmagufuli
Michael Olunga Heartfelt condolences to our neighbours Tanzania.
Rest In Peace MagufuliFolded hands
Eugene Ongeri What I love about this man, he decided to die at home and NOT kwa Wazungu. He trusted the health facilities in Tanzania. You are a true statesman Pombe Magufuli, at least you did not hand over your people to foreigners. Ni wakati wako ulifika tu! Safiri salama
David Osiany HE John Pombe Magufuli takes a bow. My heart goes out to the family that has lost a husband & father, as well as Tanzanians for the loss of their President. Hated & loved in equal measure, JP like all humans had great strengths & flaws alike. Lost a the prime of 61. #ripmagufuli
