Tanzania, March 23 -- Dar es Salaam. Prominent Tanzanian businessman and philanthropist Mustafa Sabodo passed away today at his home in Masaki, Dar es Salaam. He was 82.

Born in Lindi in 1942, Sabodo was a self-made entrepreneur whose business acumen led to the founding of the Sabodo Group, a conglomerate with interests in construction, manufacturing, and agriculture.

The group operates across Tanzania, India, France, Kenya, Sudan, and Zimbabwe.

Sabodo's legacy extends beyond his business achievements. He was a staunch patriot who famously intervened during Tanzania's oil crisis in the 1970s. Traveling to Iran, he secured vital oil supplies by personally appealing to Ayatollah Khomeini.

Sabodo's generosity touched various sectors of T...