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ULIMWENGU: Mkapa's Affinity for the Queen's Language

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 5 August 2020.

Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa was known for his love of the English language, but his ability to converse in it was often put to the test.

According to reports, he would frequently lose his cool when challenged by individuals he did not get along with.

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