Tanzania, July 25 -- Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania marks six years since the death of third-phase President Benjamin Mkapa, veteran diplomat Ambassador Ami Mpungwe has described him as the leader who steered the country away from an outdated economic system and laid the foundations for a modern and resilient economy.

Mr Mkapa died in Dar es Salaam on July 24, 2020, at the age of 81.

He was laid to rest on July 29, 2020, in his home village of Lupaso in Masasi District, Mtwara Region.

During his lifetime, Mr Mkapa led Tanzania for a decade, from 1995 to 2005, and is remembered for his significant contribution to strengthening the economy, expanding infrastructure, establishing regulatory institutions and introducing modern systems whose be...