In Dar es Salaam
October 1, 2024, Cavendish University Uganda organized the 3rd Benjamin Mkapa Memorial Lecture under the theme: "The Role of Diplomacy in Institutional Building, Private Sector Development, and Regional Integration: Reflections on the Late H.E. Benjamin Mkapa's Leadership." The event was held at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
The lecture paid tribute to the legacy of H.E. Benjamin Mkapa, who served as the 2nd Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda from 2014 to 2020. It highlighted his significant contributions to diplomacy, regional integration, and private sector growth during his time as President of Tanzania and beyond.
Hon. Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event featured H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation, as one of the panelists, offering reflections on Mkapa’s diplomatic legacy and his commitment to institutional development.
The event also brought together Board and Staff from the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation, led by their Board Chair, along with family members of the Late President Mkapa, friends and colleagues, who shared their thoughts on his enduring influence. Beneficiaries of Mkapa Foundation programs were also present to provide testimonies on the impact of Mkapa’s leadership in health and community development initiatives.
