Former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa when he visited Kenya in 1997. [Courtesy]When former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa visited Kenya in 1997, Lt.Col (Rtd) Joseph Chacha was his aide-de-camp (ADC) during the four-day tour. Chacha describes Mkapa as a down to earth leader who was at ease mingling with Jua Kali artisans when their convoy sneaked through Shauri Moyo. Mkapa didn’t mind the environment, but really appreciated the industry and the products, among them, sufurias and wheelbarrows on display,” recalls Chacha. SEE ALSO: Family: Mkapa died of cardiac arrest not Covid-19Lt.Col (Rtd) Joseph Chacha was President Benjamin Mkapa’s aide-de-camp (ADC) in 1997 when his four-day visit to Kenya.

Source: Standard Digital July 31, 2020 08:03 UTC