Mr Mkapa led Tanzania from 1995 to 2005 before handing over to Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. Tanzania's former President Benjamin William Mkapa, 81, has died, President John Magufuli has announced. Looking on are former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Chief Mediator Kofi Annan and former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa. Looking on from left is Graca Machel, Kofi Annan and former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUPTanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa (right) welcomes his Kenyan counterpart Daniel arap Moi on his arrival in Arusha on November 29, 1999.

Source: Daily Nation July 24, 2020 02:47 UTC