Tanzania, Feb. 11 -- Arusha. Monduli and the broader Arusha region was plunged into deep mourning on Saturday, February 10, 2024, following the death of former premier Edward Lowassa.

Scores of people were visibly shocked to hear the demise of a high profile politician they believed was steadfast in leadership.

For Arusha city, where the late Lowassa went to school and worked at different times for different institutions, many learned about his death at around 3pm.

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His photos made rounds in the social media and breaking news channels of mainstream media only minutes after a heavy downpour pounded the city.

The entourage of the Vice President Phillip Mpango, who was...