Mvungi dies in South Africa

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Chadema Chairman Freeman Mbowe sent his condolences to Dr Mvungi’s family and the nation in general, saying his contribution was exemplary.

The renowned lawyer and 2005 presidential candidate was attacked in the wee hours of November 4 at his residence at Kibamba on the outskirts of the city. He was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute before he was flown to Milpark hospital in Johannesburg on Thursday last week. He had been unconscious for five days. NCCR Mageuzi Chairman James Mbatia confirmed his death at 3:30pm. The party chairman, who has worked with Dr Mvungi for a long time, said he received news of Mr Mvungi’s death with profound shock. Mr Mbatia was one of many leaders to frequent MOI to check on Dr Mvungi. The CRC member was an advocate of the High Court and Court of Appeal of Tanzania. He taught at the University of Dar es Salaam before moving to the University of Bagamoyo and was also a member of the NCCR Mageuzi National Executive Committee.

Mvungi dies in South Africa

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