DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 11 -- A SOMBRE mood reigned at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam yesterday, as hundreds of mourners paid their glowing tributes to a fallen business mogul and inspirational figure, Ali Mufuruki.
The deceased, who was subsequently buried at Kisutu graveyard, died on Sunday while undergoing treatment in South Africa.
Family members, relatives, business partners, close friends, leaders and other private sector players gave tributes to the departed key figure who impacted the society immensely in business and entrepreneurship spheres.
Dignitaries in attendance included former president Benjamin Mkapa, Minister of State in the Prime Minister' Office (Investment), Ms Angellah Kairuki, f...