Dar es Salaam, March 29 -- COAST REGION: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango is set to grace launch of the National Uhuru Torch race that will take place at the Kibaha Education Centre in Kibaha town, Coast region on April 2.

The announcement was made by the Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office (Labour, Employment, Youths and Disabled), Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete during a press briefing after inspecting the grounds designated for the highly anticipated event.

“We have confirmed that our Vice-President, Dr Mpango, will be the guest of honour for this event. After launching the race, the Vice-President will hand over the torch to this years race leaders, who have been selected from both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar,” Mr Kik...