Sokoine’s son buried amid confusion about his death

Roman Catholic priests lead a requiem mass for Mr Tumaini Sokoine, one of the children of the late Prime Minister, Edward Sokone, at his father’s Monduli Juu home in Arusha yesterday. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The deceased – whose death leaves behind a widow and three children – was buried in an event which took place at the family home, and was attended by government and political leaders including the Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Mrisho Gambo and a former Prime Minister, Mr Edward Lowassa.