DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 17 -- PRESIDENT John Magufuli's enthusiasm to execute major development projects using taxpayers' money started during the third phase government under the administration of President Benjamin Mkapa when he served as Minister for Works.
In his autobiography titled "My Life My Purpose", which encapsulates his life-journey as a public servant, politician and ultimately president, retired Head of State Mkapa highlights the performance of the fifth phase government.
One of the aspects is his idea of not relying on donors in executing some road projects. Mkapa stresses the self reliance motto as preached by the late father of the nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, stressing that donor assistance should be used as a tool for de...