When was Benjamin Mkapa born?

Benjamin Mkapa was born on 12 November 1938 in Ndanda.

What positions has Benjamin Mkapa held?

Positions held by Benjamin Mkapa include: trustee (2007–2012); President of Tanzania (1995–2005); Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training (1992–1995); Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports (1990–1992); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1984–1990).

Where did Benjamin Mkapa study?

Benjamin Mkapa was educated at Makerere University, Columbia University.

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Benjamin Mkapa

Tanzanian politician and former president (1938-2020)

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Benjamin William Mkapa was the third president of Tanzania, in office from 1995 to 2005. He was Chairman of the Revolutionary State Political Party.

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Born: 12 November 1938 wd
Place of birth: Ndanda wd
Died: 24 July 2020 wd
Place of death: Dar es Salaam wd
Citizenship: Tanzania wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, diplomat, minister wd
Political party: Party of the Revolution wd
Education: Makerere University, Columbia University wd
Spouse: Anna Mkapa wd

Positions held wd

trustee (2007–2012)
President of Tanzania (23 November 1995 – 21 December 2005)
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training (1992–1995)
Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports (1990–1992)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (1984–1990)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (1977–1980)

Awards wd

Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (2005)
Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere (2011)

Questions

When was Benjamin Mkapa born?: Benjamin Mkapa was born on 12 November 1938 in Ndanda.
What positions has Benjamin Mkapa held?: Positions held by Benjamin Mkapa include: trustee (2007–2012); President of Tanzania (1995–2005); Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training (1992–1995); Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports (1990–1992); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1984–1990).
Where did Benjamin Mkapa study?: Benjamin Mkapa was educated at Makerere University, Columbia University.

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