Good morning. Today we lay the late President of the United Repubkic of Tanzania, John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, to rest.
It is a solemn day for all of us.
As a fellow Catholic, a Tanzanian, a Lake Zoner I must honor the importance of this day.
Tasibota @AlbertRweyemamu
It is a solemn day for all of us.
As a fellow Catholic, a Tanzanian, a Lake Zoner I must honor the importance of this day.
Tasibota @AlbertRweyemamu
For my peace of mind, I am watching the Zanzibar Broadcasting Corporation channel.
I woke up too early, my mind was already running a marathon. My skin was too tight and hot in the cool predawn. I felt a bit weepy, a lot restless.
I have been here before. I did not expect...
I woke up too early, my mind was already running a marathon. My skin was too tight and hot in the cool predawn. I felt a bit weepy, a lot restless.
I have been here before. I did not expect...
... to be here today.
Shangazi @fatma_karume called yesterday specifically to tell me that need to watch the burial ceremony.
Na'am.
I was ambivalent, but aware that this week of live tweeting's conclusion was inevitable. Now, I was under instructions to do the necessary.
Shangazi @fatma_karume called yesterday specifically to tell me that need to watch the burial ceremony.
Na'am.
I was ambivalent, but aware that this week of live tweeting's conclusion was inevitable. Now, I was under instructions to do the necessary.
It has taken me one hour to calm down. The adrenaline levels seem to be dropping. My heart has stopped racing.
Even though I cannot access Twitter on my laptop because my free VPN only offers service for one device.
Which will mean typos. Which could have irritated me...
Even though I cannot access Twitter on my laptop because my free VPN only offers service for one device.
Which will mean typos. Which could have irritated me...
...at this delicate juncture. I remain calm.
My mother has sent her daily reflection: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything flows from it." (Proverbs 4:23).
She has gone to Church, no doubt to pray for his eternal soul. God bless and keep our mothers, always.
My mother has sent her daily reflection: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything flows from it." (Proverbs 4:23).
She has gone to Church, no doubt to pray for his eternal soul. God bless and keep our mothers, always.
Her ability to love, to forgive, to do the hard things, grounded in the practice of her faith is a daily miracle I get to witness every day.
Yes, I do know how blessed I am. But living up to her gentle example? Is straight up impossible right now.
I have a job to do. Here goes
Yes, I do know how blessed I am. But living up to her gentle example? Is straight up impossible right now.
I have a job to do. Here goes
We have some time before the ceremony. Story time.
For a decade I have encountered The Question: Where do I find the daring to write what I do, the way I do?
Some have even questioned my nationality, concluding that I must be Kenyan 😃😅
The short answer is that I, like you...
For a decade I have encountered The Question: Where do I find the daring to write what I do, the way I do?
Some have even questioned my nationality, concluding that I must be Kenyan 😃😅
The short answer is that I, like you...
...am compelled to do that which my soul commands me to do.
The long answer is that I kind of had no choice in the matter. My parents, like 99.9% of their generation of Tanzanians, were lifelong Civil Servants.
By the time I was 8 years old, I knew that I wanted to live in Dar
The long answer is that I kind of had no choice in the matter. My parents, like 99.9% of their generation of Tanzanians, were lifelong Civil Servants.
By the time I was 8 years old, I knew that I wanted to live in Dar
And when I started my first year of College, the plan was to get a Bachelor's Degree in Economics so that I had a pragmatic set of skills to offer my country upon my return to attempt to secure a job as a Civil Servant.
My parents, in their wisdom, tried to warn me. But they...
My parents, in their wisdom, tried to warn me. But they...
...raised me and as with all their children they stepped back and let me begin my journey into life as an adult. They supported me 100,000%
Yes, @Sojourn10569772 I know how blessed I am.
We make plans. But life happens. In my first semester I took a Sociology course.
Yes, @Sojourn10569772 I know how blessed I am.
We make plans. But life happens. In my first semester I took a Sociology course.
"Women in the Southern Hemisphere: an Introduction" taught by Prof. Mary Osirim.
We were told in the first lecture that the focus would be on Africa and Latin America, with some discussion of Asia included.
I left the lecture knowing that I would Major in Sociology. And Minor
We were told in the first lecture that the focus would be on Africa and Latin America, with some discussion of Asia included.
I left the lecture knowing that I would Major in Sociology. And Minor
In Africana Studies.
The freshman Writing Seminar was mandatory, probably to protect the sanity of the College Professors teaching Undergraduates.
I loved it. I have been writing since I learned how to write. At the end of the course, the Professor wrote me the loveliest note.
The freshman Writing Seminar was mandatory, probably to protect the sanity of the College Professors teaching Undergraduates.
I loved it. I have been writing since I learned how to write. At the end of the course, the Professor wrote me the loveliest note.
She expressed her pleasure at having observed my growth in skill and confidence over the course of the semester, and wished me well as I proceeded with my college career. Which she imagined would be a successful one.
We all k ow the influence that teachers can have on our...
We all k ow the influence that teachers can have on our...
...our lives.
What does one so with the burden of love and trust that your oarents have given you by virtue of doing everything they could to provide you with the best education wothin their reach.
While never once making decisoons for you when you finally left the nest for...
What does one so with the burden of love and trust that your oarents have given you by virtue of doing everything they could to provide you with the best education wothin their reach.
While never once making decisoons for you when you finally left the nest for...
...University? These are African parents of a certain generation, mind you.
You spend the rest of your life doing your best to make them proud of you.
Anyways, I got a 'pass' for my Econ 101 course and left the field with great relief. I am proud of the fact that I have...
You spend the rest of your life doing your best to make them proud of you.
Anyways, I got a 'pass' for my Econ 101 course and left the field with great relief. I am proud of the fact that I have...
...barely scraped by in every mandatory Econ course since then.
Homo Economicus and the overweaning Rational Choice Theory can go to hell as far as I am concerned.
I proceeded to select courses based on one criterion: woukd I be able to write my assignments using Tanzania...
Homo Economicus and the overweaning Rational Choice Theory can go to hell as far as I am concerned.
I proceeded to select courses based on one criterion: woukd I be able to write my assignments using Tanzania...
...as the focus.
I met a truly lovely old professor teaching his very last Political Economy class on African Politics before his retirement.
He cut his teeth as a young American academic in Tanganyika and Tanzania amongst other countries.
He loved Tanzania, he loved Mwalimu
I met a truly lovely old professor teaching his very last Political Economy class on African Politics before his retirement.
He cut his teeth as a young American academic in Tanganyika and Tanzania amongst other countries.
He loved Tanzania, he loved Mwalimu
Office hours for me were always scheduled last to give us time.
They usually involved coffee and me taking notes as I listened carefully to his reminiscences, guidance and musings on the future of the country.
I am an African child. I know an oral history when I hear one.
They usually involved coffee and me taking notes as I listened carefully to his reminiscences, guidance and musings on the future of the country.
I am an African child. I know an oral history when I hear one.
There were elders who 'raised' me during my undergrad. The Kiswahili Prof who invited me to talk to her class.
The Anthro Prof who let me read a dissertation written by a Ugandan student on a certain aspect of traditional Baganda Culture that I shall not mention here.
The Anthro Prof who let me read a dissertation written by a Ugandan student on a certain aspect of traditional Baganda Culture that I shall not mention here.
He also scheduled my office hours last and reminisced about his days as a young academic doing research in Kenya.
The gritty African American Professor of Sociology who took the time to teach me how to study and understand the African American experience and history.
The gritty African American Professor of Sociology who took the time to teach me how to study and understand the African American experience and history.
By the way, Mass will begin soon. We are waiting for everyone to arrive.
Professor Osirim whom I could never bring myself to call Mary no matter how many times she told me to gave me one last gift.
She hired me as her teaching assistant in my senior year for her Introduction to Sociology course.
I still wonder why. A final lesson?
She hired me as her teaching assistant in my senior year for her Introduction to Sociology course.
I still wonder why. A final lesson?
I led the weekly seminar and graded the assignments apart from the final assignment with great zeal.
She more often than not changed the grade I had given and softened the tone of my assessment notes before returning the assignments to the students 🤣😅
She more often than not changed the grade I had given and softened the tone of my assessment notes before returning the assignments to the students 🤣😅
Our meetings to discuss the course were really Twaching 101 sessions combined with therapy for me.
I don't know how people can stand to teach undergrads, I really do not. But somehow they get us through our youthful idiocy.
@udadisi how do you do it? Bless you. Yaani kabisa.
I don't know how people can stand to teach undergrads, I really do not. But somehow they get us through our youthful idiocy.
@udadisi how do you do it? Bless you. Yaani kabisa.
By the way, I can hear TBC repaeating the message that we must out the Lord forst, peay, make sure that we forgive and love each other and the late President Magufuli.
That we maintain our love and peace. Ad nauseum.
Telling.
That we maintain our love and peace. Ad nauseum.
Telling.
So, I graduated with a BA in Sociology and a Minor in Africana studies.
Mission to maximize Tanzania focused assignments successfully completed.
Returned to Dar, first job in an INGO education project. Work culture shock saw me quit after about a year I got to travel my...
Mission to maximize Tanzania focused assignments successfully completed.
Returned to Dar, first job in an INGO education project. Work culture shock saw me quit after about a year I got to travel my...
...beloved country and learn. My next job was with a public health project (Government! Yay!).
Travelled some more, including to deep deep Dodoma where I needed a Kiswahili-Kigogo translator to help me carry out my assignment in the early 2000s.
Let that one marinate.
Travelled some more, including to deep deep Dodoma where I needed a Kiswahili-Kigogo translator to help me carry out my assignment in the early 2000s.
Let that one marinate.
I was in the orocess of deciding where to pursue my Masters in Development Studies and craved that University of Dar es Salaam cachet.
Told my folks. They smiked gently and said 'sure'. Some of us are stubborn and a bit slow to get the message.
My boss set up a meeting with...
Told my folks. They smiked gently and said 'sure'. Some of us are stubborn and a bit slow to get the message.
My boss set up a meeting with...
...his friend, a Professor at the IDS, Mlimani.
We spoke for ten minutes or so. It was a very informative conversation.
The next day my parents watched in amusement as I asked the IDS Sussex for an application form.
We spoke for ten minutes or so. It was a very informative conversation.
The next day my parents watched in amusement as I asked the IDS Sussex for an application form.
Anyways, I graduated in 2006 with an MPhil in Development Studies. 'The State and Development in Tanzania.' Under the supervision of Political Science Professor Mick Moore "call me Mick"
No, thank you 😁
He loved my paper. His colleagues, not so much. He was more upset about
No, thank you 😁
He loved my paper. His colleagues, not so much. He was more upset about
My grade than I was 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.
I came back home as planned. This time surely my plan to get that government job was within reach!
I started with a Tanzanian NGO network. Got poached by a peovate consulting firm to do media analysis work.
Got godfathered into writing a column for
I came back home as planned. This time surely my plan to get that government job was within reach!
I started with a Tanzanian NGO network. Got poached by a peovate consulting firm to do media analysis work.
Got godfathered into writing a column for
@The_EastAfrican. My father, when pleased, would look up at me as I watched him read my article and if he approved he just said 'vema' and smiled.
My mother just glowed at me all the time.
Parental pride achievemt unlocked ❤
The rest is history.
My mother just glowed at me all the time.
Parental pride achievemt unlocked ❤
The rest is history.
The casket of the late President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli is now being brought into the venue of the Mass.
I studied my country during the late President Mkapa's administration.
I remember the shock of learning via a BBC slip-up when Mwalimu passed on 1999 while surfing the net in my dormroom.
I started my column with an article cannibalized from my MPhil paper whose intent was to
I remember the shock of learning via a BBC slip-up when Mwalimu passed on 1999 while surfing the net in my dormroom.
I started my column with an article cannibalized from my MPhil paper whose intent was to
To learn for myself the corcumstances of President Kikwete's administration. After all, si the plan was to become a Civil Servant?
I am a feminist. I lean left with hints of anarchy and libertarianism. I am passionate about us as Tanzanians succeeding together.
I am a feminist. I lean left with hints of anarchy and libertarianism. I am passionate about us as Tanzanians succeeding together.
We are comoelldd to that which our souk commands us to do.
President Magufuli's administration involved personal and professional pain for me.
Cornered, it was either fight or flight. I fled deeper and deeper into silence, hiding.
President Magufuli's administration involved personal and professional pain for me.
Cornered, it was either fight or flight. I fled deeper and deeper into silence, hiding.
Today I am here to beat witness as President Magufuli is laid to rest in the soils of his home, as is only right.
I am sad. I know I will probably cry. Certainly it will be hard to see Mama Janeth Magufuli bury her husband.
But I am here. We will get theough this together.
I am sad. I know I will probably cry. Certainly it will be hard to see Mama Janeth Magufuli bury her husband.
But I am here. We will get theough this together.
So, if you have ever wondered huu uthubutu unatoka wapi, haka katoto mbona kanajiamini kupitiliza? Tena kasichana kadogo sana! Khaaaa! Mxiiiii, atakuwa Mkenya huyu!
Welp. 🤷🏾♀️
It is every Tanzanian's right to serve their country to the best of their ability. Tuvumiliane 🙏🏾
Welp. 🤷🏾♀️
It is every Tanzanian's right to serve their country to the best of their ability. Tuvumiliane 🙏🏾
The procession is now carrying President Magufuli's casket into the tent.
His pallbearers are TPDF Officees of some rank. Unfortunately I do not know the insignia. I cannot tell you even one of their names. Are they Generals? I do not know.
The casket has been laid on the bier.
His pallbearers are TPDF Officees of some rank. Unfortunately I do not know the insignia. I cannot tell you even one of their names. Are they Generals? I do not know.
The casket has been laid on the bier.
The Officers have left in formation.
The VIPs and the congregation are standing.
Please stand for the National Anthem.
The VIPs and the congregation are standing.
Please stand for the National Anthem.
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The procession of Bishops has entered the venue and Mass, which is officiated by Archbishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga, Archbishop of Mbeya.
Mass has begun.
Archbishop Nyaisonga began by acknowledging the attendance os President Samia Suluhu Hassan
Mass has begun.
Archbishop Nyaisonga began by acknowledging the attendance os President Samia Suluhu Hassan
As well as that of the former Presidents of the United Republic of Tanzania.
He blessed the congregation and said Peace be with us. Then vame the Penitential Act.
Mea culpa. Mea maxima culpa.
This was followed by the Liturgy of the Word: First Reading (Old Testament)
He blessed the congregation and said Peace be with us. Then vame the Penitential Act.
Mea culpa. Mea maxima culpa.
This was followed by the Liturgy of the Word: First Reading (Old Testament)
Second Reading (New Testament)
Then comes a Reading of the Gospel according to one of the Four Apostles: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Today's Holy Gospel was according to John.
We are now listening to the Homily.
Then comes a Reading of the Gospel according to one of the Four Apostles: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Today's Holy Gospel was according to John.
We are now listening to the Homily.
In essence, it is not the length of your life on earth that determines your worth as a christian. It is your deeds that matter.
President Magufuli may have left this mortal realm sooner than expected, this in no way diminishes the good that he has done.
President Magufuli may have left this mortal realm sooner than expected, this in no way diminishes the good that he has done.
He used the oarabke of the Good Shepherd and thanked the Lord our God that Tanzania has been in the care of Good Shepherds from her Indipendence to this Day.
He made some statements about Covid19 and the role of prayer during a time of disease as we Catholics understand it.
He made some statements about Covid19 and the role of prayer during a time of disease as we Catholics understand it.
He beseeched President Hassan to protect the country from the evils of the modern world, like homosexuality and transgenderism.
The homily is over and we prayed the Nicene Creed Profession of Faith. "I believe in God..."
This is what makes a Catholic a Catholic.
The homily is over and we prayed the Nicene Creed Profession of Faith. "I believe in God..."
This is what makes a Catholic a Catholic.
Time to give our offerings. I like one of the hymns they chose, but I don't think they will sing my favorite one.
🎶Toa ngudu, toa ndugu, ulicho nacho wewe, Mungu anakuona, mpaka moyoni mwako🎶
During Mass, only Catholics who have prepared themselves to do so receive Communion.
🎶Toa ngudu, toa ndugu, ulicho nacho wewe, Mungu anakuona, mpaka moyoni mwako🎶
During Mass, only Catholics who have prepared themselves to do so receive Communion.
Holy Communion is one our seven Sacraments. It is the most important one.
The celebrants are now praying for the deceased before Communion.
There is an impressive collection of Bishops. A Psalter of Bishops, if you will. 🙂
The celebrants are now praying for the deceased before Communion.
There is an impressive collection of Bishops. A Psalter of Bishops, if you will. 🙂
We are now oraying The Lord's Prayer which unites Christians around the world.
Pater Noster.
And now, the holiest oart of the Mass.
Pater Noster.
And now, the holiest oart of the Mass.
The Eucharist.
The Eucharist is over. Let us pray.
For the congregation. For our dearly deoarted, inckuding John Pombe Pombe Magufuli.
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Let us go in Peace.
Now, the speeches before the Mass is ended.
For the congregation. For our dearly deoarted, inckuding John Pombe Pombe Magufuli.
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Let us go in Peace.
Now, the speeches before the Mass is ended.
Note: even we Catholics end up equal before our Maker.
Now, the soeeches.
We heard from one of the Bishops and now Mufti Mkuu wa Tanzania Sheikh Abubakar Bin Zubeir is addressing the congregation.
This is the Tanzania that lives in my heart and hopes. #umoja
Now, the soeeches.
We heard from one of the Bishops and now Mufti Mkuu wa Tanzania Sheikh Abubakar Bin Zubeir is addressing the congregation.
This is the Tanzania that lives in my heart and hopes. #umoja
Now a word fomeom the Christian Council of Tanzania. That is the organ which brings together the various protestant denominations in Tanzania.
HQ in Dodoma.
Brief. As the MC mentioned, we do celebrate and appreciate our freedom of faith.
Now, the Government representative.
HQ in Dodoma.
Brief. As the MC mentioned, we do celebrate and appreciate our freedom of faith.
Now, the Government representative.
Kumradhi.
It is actually Mzee wa Wasukuma, the Sukuma Elder.
I will not mention any names but someone distracted me during the introduction and I did not hear Mzee's name.
I apologize.
It is actually Mzee wa Wasukuma, the Sukuma Elder.
I will not mention any names but someone distracted me during the introduction and I did not hear Mzee's name.
I apologize.
The Sukuma are the largest tribe in Tanzania.
Mzee spoke on the fact that the late President Magufuli had promised to make Chato a Region of Tanzania rather than a mere district.
Ahem.
He is making a great effort as a Sukuma Elder to speak good words in front of...
Mzee spoke on the fact that the late President Magufuli had promised to make Chato a Region of Tanzania rather than a mere district.
Ahem.
He is making a great effort as a Sukuma Elder to speak good words in front of...
...a congregation made up of Tanzanians from all over the United Republic.
And Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
It was a speech. He graciously conceded the podium when asked to keep the schedule in mind.
Asante Mzee 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
And Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
It was a speech. He graciously conceded the podium when asked to keep the schedule in mind.
Asante Mzee 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Jeneral Venance Salvatory Mabeyo, Chief of the Tanzanian Defense Forces,
Yaani Mkuu wa Majeshi
Spoke next.
I have never heard a public address to us civilians by a General, Mkuu wa Majeshi.
I was all eyes and ears 👁👂🏾!
Yaani Mkuu wa Majeshi
Spoke next.
I have never heard a public address to us civilians by a General, Mkuu wa Majeshi.
I was all eyes and ears 👁👂🏾!
Jeneeal Mabeyo spoke very well. I foind his measured tone and slow, deliberate pace relaxing.
The quiet calm tone was soothing. Honestly? I figure that if I met him in civilian clothing and did not know who he was, I would never guess he is a General.
Says more about me than
The quiet calm tone was soothing. Honestly? I figure that if I met him in civilian clothing and did not know who he was, I would never guess he is a General.
Says more about me than
General Mabeyo.
His speech was very good. It was emotional but retrained. He informed mmus that President Hassan is the Amiri Mkuu wa Majeshi and that we should observe the appropriate form of address.
Mmesikia?
Yes, Sir.
His speech was very good. It was emotional but retrained. He informed mmus that President Hassan is the Amiri Mkuu wa Majeshi and that we should observe the appropriate form of address.
Mmesikia?
Yes, Sir.
He said many good things. I am just going to savor them. He was speeking as a General to his Commander in Chief
And to us, the civilians whom it is his job to protect.
Alinikosha roho, why lie.
He ended with beautiful words of prayer for the late President Magufuli.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
And to us, the civilians whom it is his job to protect.
Alinikosha roho, why lie.
He ended with beautiful words of prayer for the late President Magufuli.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
There are many soeakers but I am going to pause for a bit.
I need to get some water and savor General Mabeyo's speech.
Be back soon.
I need to get some water and savor General Mabeyo's speech.
Be back soon.
I am back.
To be honest, at this point we are having a Tanzanian conversation. I fI tey to translate I will miss out on the nuances.
So I will only give the occasional snippet or observation from time to time.
The former President of Zanzibar Ali Mohamed Shein spoke well of
To be honest, at this point we are having a Tanzanian conversation. I fI tey to translate I will miss out on the nuances.
So I will only give the occasional snippet or observation from time to time.
The former President of Zanzibar Ali Mohamed Shein spoke well of
The late President Magufuli. Then he spoke to and about President Hassan, warmly.
He told us that his own grandfather told him: "mkono wa mwanamke dawa!"
Wakalimani, naomba msaada wenu kutasfiri kwa kiingereza ili ni RT
He told us that his own grandfather told him: "mkono wa mwanamke dawa!"
Wakalimani, naomba msaada wenu kutasfiri kwa kiingereza ili ni RT
Former President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete spoke next.
He is a seasoned statesman, and in Kiswahili he is a magnificent orator.
He switches with ease between the formal and the informal. He inserts jokes, and has a streak of mischief that I find delightful.
He refers to himself
He is a seasoned statesman, and in Kiswahili he is a magnificent orator.
He switches with ease between the formal and the informal. He inserts jokes, and has a streak of mischief that I find delightful.
He refers to himself
In the third oerson as JayKay because he knows we refer to him by his nickname 😄
He assured President Hassan that from what he has seen in social media, her inaugural speech as Head of State was well received.
Na'am. Message sent and received 😅
He assured President Hassan that from what he has seen in social media, her inaugural speech as Head of State was well received.
Na'am. Message sent and received 😅
He is giving us an insider, intimate eulogy of the late President Magufuli which is warm and affectionate.
This eulogy was just beautiful. Asante Mheshimwa Rais Mstaafu Kikwete.
Now former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is now speaking. As he made his way to the podium,
This eulogy was just beautiful. Asante Mheshimwa Rais Mstaafu Kikwete.
Now former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is now speaking. As he made his way to the podium,
President Ali Hassan Mwinyi paused and bowed to President Hassan.
And as he started his speech with the usual acknowledgements we got to see President Ali Hassan Mwinyi greet his son President Hussein Ali Mwinyi as a Head of State.
Imenitachi. Nilitabasamu.
And as he started his speech with the usual acknowledgements we got to see President Ali Hassan Mwinyi greet his son President Hussein Ali Mwinyi as a Head of State.
Imenitachi. Nilitabasamu.
President Alo Hassan Mwinyi asked us to understand that he would be reading his speech because at his age his memory is not what it used to be.
As our National Grandfather, I hope he knows what affection we have for him.
We will wait, Mzee Mwinyi. We will listen. We sre glad
As our National Grandfather, I hope he knows what affection we have for him.
We will wait, Mzee Mwinyi. We will listen. We sre glad
to see you!
He just told us to learn the patience it takes to listen to an Elder speak. He has just been told that it is now time to end his speech and it was such a funny and tender moment.
He is winding up his speech with a few words to President Hassan. As her predecessor.
He just told us to learn the patience it takes to listen to an Elder speak. He has just been told that it is now time to end his speech and it was such a funny and tender moment.
He is winding up his speech with a few words to President Hassan. As her predecessor.
Yeah, he got a massive round of applause. Asante sana Mheshimiwa Rais Mstaafu Mwinyi. Stay well, Mzee.
Mr. Philip Mangula, Vice Chairman of Chama Cha Mapinduzi is now speaking. He served as Secretary General of the Party for 10 years in the past.
Respectfully, I will not
Mr. Philip Mangula, Vice Chairman of Chama Cha Mapinduzi is now speaking. He served as Secretary General of the Party for 10 years in the past.
Respectfully, I will not
Report his remarks. Mass is not quite ended and I do have a thing about the seoaration of Church and State.
Due to the nature of this funeral, I have not upheld my end of the deal. But I draw the mone at party business.
Asante Mr. Philip Mangula.
Due to the nature of this funeral, I have not upheld my end of the deal. But I draw the mone at party business.
Asante Mr. Philip Mangula.
As Prime Minister works his way towards inviting President Hassan to give her remarks, I have to tell you my phone is struggling.
I may not be able to tweet much, and I know rhis is the speech we are all waiting for.
Forgive.
I will do what I can. But don't worry because
I may not be able to tweet much, and I know rhis is the speech we are all waiting for.
Forgive.
I will do what I can. But don't worry because
President Hassan's speech will be online soon after she finishes speaking.
We have heard your thanks for our work and we the diverse media community are more than ready to make sure we support our government through this State funeral.
We have heard your thanks for our work and we the diverse media community are more than ready to make sure we support our government through this State funeral.
Ladies and gentlemen.
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan is now addressing the nation.
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan is now addressing the nation.
I like that she addresses as Ndugu Zangu.
🙂
President Hassan has finished speaking to the nation.
Thank you Madam President.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
🙂
President Hassan has finished speaking to the nation.
Thank you Madam President.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The Bishops have orayed and perfoemed the final blessing with Holy Water and incense.
It is over. Mass is ended.
This is the last time for the late President Magufuli, a devout Catholic.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the Lord." Job 1:21
It is over. Mass is ended.
This is the last time for the late President Magufuli, a devout Catholic.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the Lord." Job 1:21
Only a select number of those who attended this last service will be attending the burial.
The pallbearers are carrying the casket to the military hearse- is that the right term considering the vehicle being used?
The funeral procession is on its way to the final resting place
The pallbearers are carrying the casket to the military hearse- is that the right term considering the vehicle being used?
The funeral procession is on its way to the final resting place
It is a beautiful thing, a blessing to be buried kwenu. At least for many of us Lake Zoners, that is an aspiration.
Which is why everybody tries to buy a ka-plot of land, a kibanja if a clan or family homestead is not in your picture.
Which is why everybody tries to buy a ka-plot of land, a kibanja if a clan or family homestead is not in your picture.
Speaking as a Mhaya here, I do not know how Wasukuma proceed. But the late President Magufuli wanted to be buried in Chato.
Home.
I am so... I don't know what the word is. But his last wishes are being respected.
Tanzanians of a certain age: tell your children. It matters.
Home.
I am so... I don't know what the word is. But his last wishes are being respected.
Tanzanians of a certain age: tell your children. It matters.
The Military procession is accompanying the casket.
They have stopped.
Plsase stand for the National Anthem.
They have stopped.
Plsase stand for the National Anthem.
Military procession. The pallbearers have lifted the casket.
The band is playing as the procession approaches the gravesite.
And they have arrived. Standing at attention.
The National Anthem. All are attendees are standing.
The band is playing as the procession approaches the gravesite.
And they have arrived. Standing at attention.
The National Anthem. All are attendees are standing.
The casket has been placed near the grave.
The military is at ease. The MC is now explaining the burial rites which will be carried out in the Catholic tradition.
Let us pray.
The grave is blessed with Holy Water.
The casket has been placed over the grave.
The military is at ease. The MC is now explaining the burial rites which will be carried out in the Catholic tradition.
Let us pray.
The grave is blessed with Holy Water.
The casket has been placed over the grave.
The casket is being lowered into the grave.
Jikaze Mama Janeth, jikaze Mama. ❤❤❤
Jikaze Mama Janeth, jikaze Mama. ❤❤❤
Poleni sana familia, ndugu na marafiki.
This is the hardest part. It hurts like nothing else.
❤
This is the hardest part. It hurts like nothing else.
❤
The Bishop is praying one last time.
Earth to earth. Dust to dust.
In my experience, the grave has now been blessed.
Mama Janeth has placed earth upon the casket of her husband.
And now the family is doing so.
Earth to earth. Dust to dust.
In my experience, the grave has now been blessed.
Mama Janeth has placed earth upon the casket of her husband.
And now the family is doing so.
President Samia Sulu Hassan has put soil on the casket of her predecessor and firmer boss the late President John Pombe Joseoh Magufuli.
🙏🏾
The attendees are now performing their last duty, one after the other, by seniority.
🙏🏾
The attendees are now performing their last duty, one after the other, by seniority.
The grave has been covered by a large black stone slab.
The Celebrant has said the final prayer over the grave and blessed the cross. The religious rites have been observed and are now concluded.
It is time for the military part of the burial rites.
The Celebrant has said the final prayer over the grave and blessed the cross. The religious rites have been observed and are now concluded.
It is time for the military part of the burial rites.
I do not know what is happening and but it is happening in super slow motion and it is as impressive as this citizen could hope for.
21 gun salute. 7 guns.
Back to the grave where a slow and solemn tune has been played by the trumpeters.
The military is now marching away
21 gun salute. 7 guns.
Back to the grave where a slow and solemn tune has been played by the trumpeters.
The military is now marching away
the band is playing uptempo so that they clear out.
Now the band is in front of the grave facing the attendees.
The Officer charged with this duty is has spoken and handed the flag that covered hayati President Magufuli's casket to his widow.
The band is playing now as
Now the band is in front of the grave facing the attendees.
The Officer charged with this duty is has spoken and handed the flag that covered hayati President Magufuli's casket to his widow.
The band is playing now as
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed her wreath on the grave.
Now the rest of the attendees shall do so.
Our Head of State has completed her duties to her predecessor and to the nation in this our first State Funeral for a President who died while in office.
Now the rest of the attendees shall do so.
Our Head of State has completed her duties to her predecessor and to the nation in this our first State Funeral for a President who died while in office.
The Tanzania People's Defense Force have buried their former Commander in Chief with a level of respect and competence that has done the nation proud.
The Catholic Church in Tanzania has buried their fellow muumini as befits a President who is a man in the eyes of our Lord
The Catholic Church in Tanzania has buried their fellow muumini as befits a President who is a man in the eyes of our Lord
We the people have borne witness.
Rest in Peace hayati President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli.
IT IS DONE.
Rest in Peace hayati President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli.
IT IS DONE.
President Magufuli, you showed me sides of myself that I did not know existed. Good, and bad.
Like no one else, you have taught me life lessons the way only you could have.
I am deeply grateful. I will never forget you.
Like no one else, you have taught me life lessons the way only you could have.
I am deeply grateful. I will never forget you.
That's all folks.
I don't have the words to tell you what your participation both active and passive means to me. So let me just say:
Asanteni sana 🙏🏾
Stay well.
Mungu ibariki Afrika. Mungu ibariki Tanzania. 🇹🇿
Elsie out.
I don't have the words to tell you what your participation both active and passive means to me. So let me just say:
Asanteni sana 🙏🏾
Stay well.
Mungu ibariki Afrika. Mungu ibariki Tanzania. 🇹🇿
Elsie out.
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