Pilgrims honor Julius Kambarage Nyerere’s legacy in sainthood mass

In a powerful tribute to a towering African statesman, hundreds of pilgrims gathered in Mwitongo village, Butiama—the birthplace of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere—for a solemn Mass marking a significant step in his journey toward sainthood. The event, filled with emotion and reverence, brought together students, diplomats, religious leaders, and Kiswahili educators from across East Africa and beyond, all united in prayer and reflection on Nyerere’s profound legacy of faith, peace, and regional unity. The Mass also celebrated the Kiswahili language and culture, a cornerstone of Nyerere’s vision for a united East Africa. Here is more.