Tanzania's former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa dies at 70

He was Prime Minister of Tanzania from 2005 to 2008, serving under President Jakaya Kikwete when he was forced to resign.

By  Rosemary Mirondo

Business Reporter

Mwananchi Communications Ltd

What you need to know:

  • Lowassa later defected from CCM to the main opposition camp, where he contested for the presidency against the late former President John Magufuli. 

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