Background
MKAPA, Benjamin was born on November 12, 1938 in Ndanda. Son of William Matwani and Stephania Nambanga.
Diplomat journalist politician president
MKAPA, Benjamin was born on November 12, 1938 in Ndanda. Son of William Matwani and Stephania Nambanga.
Makerere University College.
President 1974; founding Director Tanzania News Agency 1976. Minister of Foreign Affairs 1977-1980, of Information and Culture 1980-1982. High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to United States of America 1982-1984.
Minister of Foreign Affairs since 1984. Member of Parliament for Nanyumbu October since 1985.
Truth and Transparency: The People’s President Talks to the People
Mkapa is actively involved in prevention of conflicts in the Great Lakes region in Africa , regional economic collaboration in the East African Community, in debt relief of the poorest African countries. He is known as a staunch opponent of economic globalization. Thanks to Benjamin Mkapa the role of Tanzania in the international arena has increased.
Reading , music , art
Benjamin William Mkapa is married and has two sons
