Timeline of key events in President Magufuli’s life

By , K24 Digital
On Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 10:46 | < 1 min read
Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli. [PHOTO | FILE]
Late Tanzania's President John Pombe Magufuli. PHOTO | FILE
Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli. [PHOTO | FILE]

Here is a timeline of the events in the life of Tanzania's President John Maguifuli.

1959: Born in Chato in north-western Tanzania.

1995: He is elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time.

2000: He is appointed into the cabinet for the first time as minister of works.

2015: He is elected president for his first term.

2020: Elected for a second term as president.

2020: 5 November - He is sworn in for a second term.

2021: 6 March - President Magufuli is admitted to Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute for cardiovascular problem

2021: 7 March - Rumours begin to circulate about his whereabouts after a week-long absence.

2021: 11 March - Various opposition parties in Tanzania want to know the whereabouts of the president.

2021: 12 March - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa denies that President Magufuli is ill and says he is "in good health and working".

2021: 14 March - He is rushed to Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam for further treatment

2021: 15 March - Vice-President Samia Suluhu gives Tanzanians "greetings" from President Magufuli amid growing fears about his condition and whereabouts

2021: 17 March - President Magufuli dies at 18:00 local time.

2021: 17 March Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan announces on television the death of President Magufuli. Fourteen days of mourning are declared.

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