By THE CITIZEN More by this AuthorTanzania's former President Benjamin Mkapa, who died on July 24 in Dar es Salaam, will be buried Wednesday at his home in Lupaso village of Masasi district in the Mtwara region. The Tanzanian government announced this on Friday, saying the public will pay their last respects for three days - from Sunday to Tuesday - at Uhuru Stadium in Temeke district. THE PROGRAMMEOn Sunday, the Catholic Church will hold a requiem mass at Uhuru Stadium from 10am, with the public allowed to attend. "Tuesday will be a day for leaders to pay their last respects, with the exercise running until noon," Mr Majaliwa said. On Wednesday, the funeral service will begin in the morning, with villagers honouring the ex-President.

Source: Daily Nation July 25, 2020 15:11 UTC