How Mkapa built entities that stand the test of time
Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi greets President of Zanzibar Hussein Ali Mwinyi upon his arrival at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam yesterday to attend the Fourth Benjamin William Mkapa Legacy Conference. PHOTO | VPO
Dar es Salaam. The late President Benjamin Mkapa’s belief in building strong institutions rather than relying on individuals continues to shape Tanzania’s governance and development agenda, Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on Thursday July 15, 2026.
Speaking on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan during the Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation’s (BMF) 20th anniversary celebrations and the Mkapa Legacy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Dr Nchimbi said the former president’s vision enabled institutions established during his tenure to remain effective long after he left office.
