President Museveni has paid tribute to the former Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli describing him as a dedicated servant of Tanzania, East Africa and Africa.
Magufuli 61 died on Wednesday at a hospital in Dar es Salaam. His death was announced by the then Vice President Samia Suhulu.
President Museveni on Monday visited the Tanzanian High Commission to pay tribute to Magufuli where he signed a condolence book.
Museveni said that it is unfortunate that he is mourning Magufuli on the day when he was supposed to be in the country to sign key agreements for commercialization of the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline between Uganda, Tanzania, and Total SE the parent company of Total E &P in Entebbe.
He said that Magufuli’s death is a sad occurrence that has left a great challenge in not only Tanzania but the whole of Africa.
On Saturday, President Museveni declared 14 days of mourning in honour of the deceased leader.
Museveni also directed that the flags of Uganda and that of the East African community shall be flown are half-mast throughout Uganda’s missions abroad.
