2021 saw the deaths of prominent personalities in East Africa. This article looks back at the icons we lost due to long term illness this year. 1. H.E John Pombe Magufuli In March, the East African Community lost an iconic leader Tanzanian, President H.E John Pombe Magufuli, after succumbing to heart complications. Source: Google On March 27, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu announced his death during a live address on the National broadcaster TBC. In the address, Ms Samia stated the real cause of his death and dismissed claims that he had died due to Covid-19 complications as reported by international media. Source: Google She disclosed that the President, who had been ill for some time, had slightly recovered but; later relapsed and was re-admitted at Mzena hospital until his sudden demise. Upon hearing this news, celebrities from different corners of the region took to their social media to mourn with the first family. His Achievements The late John H.E Magufuli was a l
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