Benjamin Willian Mkapa was a Tanzanian politician who served as the third President of Tanzania.
Benjamin Mkapa ruled for 10 years (1995-2005) and was the Chairman of the Revolutionary State Political Party.
Benjamin Mkapa was born on 12 November, 1938 in Lupaso, near Masasi, Tanganyika. Benjamin Mkapa graduated from the Makerere University in 1962 with a degree in English. Mkapa later went on to study at Columbia University where he earned a Masters Degree in International Affairs.
Benjamin Mkapa Net Worth
Benjamin Mkapa has a net worth of $100 million.
Benjamin Mkapa was accused of grabbing a lot of properties for himself during his tenure as the Tanzanian President.
During his tenure as President, Benjamin Mkapa purchased a $15 million private presidential jet and $30 million worth of military aviation equipment.
Benjamin Mkapa also bought the state owned Kiwira coal Mine for himself.
Benjamin Mkapa Slogan
Benjamin Mkapa is renowned for the quote;
Benjamin Mpaka Foundation
The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation is a non-profit making organization, established and incorporated under the Trustees Incorporation Ordinance, CAP 375.
The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation was established in 2005 after the launching of the initiative, “Mkapa Fellows Programme”.
Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
The Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium was opened in 2007 and is located in Dar es Salaam.
The Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium is Tanzania’s Main Stadium and it is located adjacent the Uhuru Stadium.
Benjamin Mkapa Death
Benjamin Mkapa died on July 24, 2020 at the age of 81 at the Dar Es Salaam Hospital. The official cause of death was heart attack but subsequent reports suggest it may have been COVID-19.