The funeral of Julius Nyerere , the former president and founding father of Tanzania (often referred to as "Mwalimu" or "Teacher"), was one of the largest state ceremonies in the history of East Africa. He passed away on October 14, 1999, in London at the age of 77. Funeral Proceedings and Timeline
The funeral events spanned several days and included both a state ceremony and a private burial: TANZANIA: FUNERAL OF FORMER PM JULIUS NYERERE (2)