EALA mourns Hon. Dr Didas Masaburi
Hon. Dr Didas Masaburi is dead. The former EALA Legislator passed away last night (October 12th, 2016) at the Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where he had been admitted.
Hon. Dr Masaburi was a Member of the 2nd EALA between the period of 2006-2012. He also served on the EALA Commission (then House Business Committee), the decision making body of the Assembly. The late Dr Masaburi was also a Mayor of Dar es Salaam and a party stalwart of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). He rose through the ranks from the youth wing of CCM (Umoja wa Vijana CCM - UVCCM) and was a loyalist of the ruling party.
EALA Speaker, Rt Hon. Daniel F. Kidega condoled with the family and friends of the late Dr Masaburi.
“The late Hon. Dr Masaburi was a great debater and courageous legislator at the 2nd EALA (2006-2012) and contributed immensely to strengthening EALA and the regional integration process. We all hold fond memories of Hon Masaburi for his contribution towards ensuring a stronger bloc and improving the welfare of citizens of the region”, Rt Hon Kidega said in a statement released from Zanzibar on the sidelines of the 2nd Meeting of the 5th Session of the 3rd Assembly.
The family and friends are meeting at his home in Segerea in Dar es Salaam. May the Almighty God rest his soul in perfect peace.