Servant of God Julius Nyerere, first president of independent Tanzania, strived to create a model of development based on African cultural values—“ujaama” or “familyhood. A devout Catholic, he was called the “conscience” of Africa. Died 10/14/1999.
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“We would like to light a candle on the top of Mt Kilimanjaro which would shine beyond our borders giving hope where there was despair, love where there was hate and dignity where before there was only humiliation.”—SG Julius Nyerere
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He is indeed a model,when I learnt that he enrolled as a catechist after his turn of leadership,i said Wao,what a great humble man worthy of emulation.
He lives on
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Yes I loved reading about him today thank you . I so regret our press ignores the amazing leaders in Africa ! They are our teachers right ?
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He used to walk into the bishops meetings and read them the social encyclicals.
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