Foul play tales on Sokoine’s death

President Julius Nyerere listens to Primier Edward Sokoine. Succession politics fuelled rumours that the Premier was killed. PHOTO/FILE

What you need to know:

  • Jumbe’s resignation left Sokoine and Kawawa as the major figures in the succession plan but due to his strong anti-corruption stance, his leadership style and his youthful looks and energy, Sokoine, who was 46 at that time, seemed the clear favourite