Whirlwind Magufuli always wanted to do good for his people

The late President John Pombe Magufuli.

We join the world in expressing our deepest condolences to the people of Tanzania on the loss of their President, John Pombe Magufuli – a truly great man. He came like a whirlwind and left in a whirlwind. We can only pray for God’s special grace and comfort at this time of national mourning. Indeed, Africa has lost a transformational leader.

The entry of President Magufuli into the leadership scene caused a stir, not just in Tanzania, but across Africa and the world – most certainly in Kenya. He soon became the yardstick for leadership in Africa. Almost every leader was measured against the new Tanzanian President, and often given a Mene, Mene, Tekel – weighed and found wanting.