The Legacy of Mzee Rukhsa – Unpacking the Reforms of Tanzania’s Second President

Ali Hassan Mwinyi, the second president of Tanzania, passed away at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of opening up the country to multiparty democracy, independent media, free trade, and private ownership of televisions. His tenure was marked by significant economic reforms that rescued the nation from a deep crisis. Despite criticism of some of his policies, Mwinyi is remembered as a reformist and a respected leader in Tanzanian history.