Ali Mufuruki’s remains arrive in Dar es Salaam, final respects underway

Dar es Salaam. The remains of businessman Mr Ali Mufuruki  arrived in the country yesterday December 9, from South Africa where he died while receiving treatment, his family has said.

Ismail Mufuruki, a paternal uncle of the deceased, arrived at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) and was taken directly to his residence for prayer and then preserved at the Masjid Mmaamur in the city centre.

The final respect was to be paid on Tuesday, December 10 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC), according to the family source. The family did not say, however, when and where exactly Mr Ali Mufuruki will be buried.

But Ismail Mufuruki, the family’s spokesperson, said that those questions will be decided by the family once the body of their loved one arrives.

He also said that the family was waiting for Mr Mufuriki’s wife and children who are expected to arrive in the country from Canada.