Tanzania, March 15 -- Geita. Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi is expected to grace a ceremony marking five years since the death of Tanzania's fifth-phase president, the late Dr John Magufuli, who died on March 17, 2021.

In a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Geita Regional Commissioner Martine Shigela said the family of the late Dr Magufuli, in collaboration with the government, has organised the event.

The ceremony will be preceded by a Holy Mass scheduled to begin at 9:00 am and will be led by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rulenge-Ngara, Bishop Severine Niwemugizi.

Other leaders expected to attend the Mass include retired leaders, among them former Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango and former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa...