SONGEA, Feb. 27 -- VICE-PRESIDENT, Ambassador Emmanuel Nchimbi is today expected to lead thousands of Tanzanians in commemorating 120 years of the historic Maji Maji Rebellion.

The national event, held at the Maji Maji Museum in Songea, Ruvuma Region, serves as the climax of the annual Maji Maji Heroes Commemoration Festival.

Dr Nchimbi arrived in Songea yesterday and was received at Songea Airport by Ruvuma Regional Commissioner, Brigadier General Ahmed Abbas, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamad Chande, CCM Ruvuma Regional Chairman Oddo Mwisho and a high level delegation of government, religious, and traditional leaders.

Notably, the welcoming party included Ngoni chiefs from South Africa and Malawi, underscoring t...