Tanzania’s PM Majaliwa leads tributes to Ndugai at emotional funeral

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa lays a wreath on the grave of former Speaker Job Ndugai during the burial ceremony held on Monday, 11 August 2025 in Msunjulile village, Kongwa district, Dodoma region. PHOTO | PMO

Dar es Salaam. Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Job Yustino Ndugai, who passed away on 6 August 2025, was remembered by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa as a patriotic and visionary leader whose enduring legacy will continue to inspire Tanzanians.

Speaking at the burial ceremony held held on Monday, 11 August 2025, at the late leader’s residence in Kongwa, Dodoma Region, Mr Majaliwa paid tribute to Ndugai’s pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between Parliament and the Executive, ensuring that government development plans were effectively implemented to benefit the people.