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Baba wa Taifa Mwalimu Nyerere, alifariki dunia Oktoba 14, 1999 katika Hospitali ya Mtakatifu Thomas, mjini London, Uingereza.

Kabla ya kuondoka kwenda London kwa matibabu hadi kifo chake, Watanzania walishikwa na hofu baada ya kupatikana habari kwamba, hali ya afya yake ilikuwa inatia shaka. Wakati huo alikuwa kijijini kwao Butiama.

Habari hizo zilipotolewa katika baadhi ya vyombo vya habari, haukupita muda zikakanushwa kwamba hazikuwa na ukweli wowote. Ilielezwa kwamba Mwalimu alikuwa akiendelea na shughuli zake za kilimo k**a kawaida.

Hatimaye Mwalimu aliondoka nchini Agosti 31, 1999, kwenda London huku ikielezwa kuwa alikuwa akienda kufanyiwa uchunguzi wa afya yake. Kumbe ndio ilikuwa siku yake ya mwisho kukanyaga ardhi ya Tanzania, aliyoipigania na kuikomboa katika mikono ya wakoloni.

Tangu wakati huo, habari juu ya afya yake zilikuwa zikitolewa kwa siri huku zikieleza kuwa alikuwa anaendelea vyema na matibabu. Taarifa hizo zilieleza kwamba Mwalimu Nyerere alikuwa akipatiwa matibabu akitokea kwenye makazi yake binafsi.

Hali iliendelea hivyo hadi Septemba 26, 1999, wakati Rais mstaafu Benjamin Mkapa alipolitangazia taifa na dunia kwa ujumla kwamba, hali ya Mwalimu Nyerere haikuwa nzuri.

Katika maelezo yake, Rais Mkapa alisema madaktari wamegundua kuwa Mwalimu Nyerere alikuwa na kansa ya damu ugonjwa ambao huwakumba watu wenye umri mkubwa k**a Nyerere. Wakati huo, Mwalimu Nyerere alikuwa na umri wa miaka 77.

"Nilimtembelea Mwalimu pale hospitali alikolazwa, hali yake si nzuri. Hazungumzi, ingawa anaelewa yote anayoelezwa, "alisema Mkapa na kuwaomba Watanzania kwa imani zao kumuombea ili aweze kupona.

Kufuatia rai ya kiongozi huyo wa nchi, mamia ya Watanzania kutoka madhehebu mbalimbali ya dini, walikusanyika katika viwanja vya Jangwani, Dar es Salaam, siku ya Septemba 27, 1999, kwa ajili ya kumuombea. Maombi hayo yaliendelea katika sehemu mbalimbali bila kuchoka hadi pale ilipotangazwa kwamba ameaga dunia.

Siku hiyo hiyo mke wa Mwalimu Nyerere, Mama Maria Nyerere na mabinti zake Anna na Rosemary, waliokuwa pamoja naye mjini London, walianza kuwa karibu naye kwa saa 24, huku Ikulu ikiendelea kutoa taarifa kwamba hali yake likuwa na nafuu kidogo.

Pamoja na hayo, serikali ilimtuma aliyekuwa Waziri wa Tawala za Mikoa na Serikali za Mitaa (TAMISEMI), Kingunge Ngombale Mwiru, kwenda London kusimamia utoaji wa taarifa zote zinazohusu ugonjwa na maendeleo ya hali ya Baba wa Taifa.

Siku hiyo hiyo, mwanasiasa mkongwe nchini, marehemu Rashid Kawawa, aliibuka na kusema amesikitishwa na kuzorota ghafla na kwa kasi kwa afya ya Mwalimu Nyerere na kumuombea apone haraka.

HOFU KUBWA YATANDA.

Baada ya Rais Mkapa kutangaza kuwa hali ya Mwalimu si nzuri, zilikuwa zikitolewa taarifa mara kwa mara juu ya afya yake, zikieleza kwamba anaendelea vizuri. Lakini hali ilikuwa ya kusikitisha zaidi pale Ikulu ilipotoa taarifa Septemba 30, 1999, kwamba Mwalimu alikuwa akilishwa chakula kwa kutumia mipira, licha ya kuwa na nafuu.

Kabla ya hapo, ilielezwa kuwa Mwalimu Nyerere alikuwa amepatwa na malaria na homa ya manjano, magonjwa ambao yalitokana na tatizo la kansa ya damu, ambayo ilisababisha kukosa kinga ya mwili. Lakini ilielezwa kuwa magonjwa hayo yalidhibitiwa baada ya muda mfupi.

Hofu zaidi iliwakumba wananchi Oktoba 2,1999, pale ilipoelezwa kuwa Mwalimu Nyerere alikuwa akipumua kwa msaada wa mashine na kwamba hawezi kuzungumza. Hapo kila mtu alianza kuzungumza kwa namna yake na kuonyesha dalili za kukata tamaa.

Mbali na habari hiyo iliyotolewa na Ikulu, aliyekuwa Balozi wa Tanzania nchini Uingereza, Profesa Abdelkadeer Shareef, alisema Mwalimu katika kipindi hicho alikuwa amezidiwa kiasi cha kushindwa hata kuyatambua mazingira.

Kutokana na kuwepo kwa hali hiyo yenye kutia shaka, ndipo Ikulu ilipoamua kutoa taarifa za mara kwa mara kwenye vyombo vya habari kadri zilivyokuwa zikipatikana.

Mambo yalizidi kuwa magumu zaidi juu ya afya ya Mwalimu Nyerere baada ya Oktoba 11, 1999, ilipoelezwa kwamba alikuwa amepoteza fahamu. Taarifa hiyo ilieleza kuwa, madaktari walikuwa wakijiandaa kuuchunguza ubongo wake ili kujua sababu zilizomfanya kufikia hatua hiyo.

Siku iliyofuata kila Mtanzania alikata tamaa zaidi pale ilipobainika kuwa, Mwalimu Nyerere hajaamka kwa siku nne mfululizo, licha ya kupumua kwa kutumia mashine na figo zake kuimarika kwa kiasi fulani.

Hali hiyo ilimfanya mmoja wa watoto wake, Makongoro Nyerere, kusema wazi alipohojiwa na Shirika la Utangazaji la Uingereza (BBC) kwamba Watanzania wajiandae kwa msiba.

Kauli hiyo ya Makongoro, ambaye ndiye aliyefuata nyayo za baba yake katika medani ya siasa, iliwafanya Watanzania kuamini kuwa Nyerere ameshafariki dunia.

Baada ya kauli hiyo ya Makongoro,ilielezwa kuwa matumaini ya Mwalimu Nyerere kupona yalikuwa madogo na kwamba, hatima yake ilikuwa mikononi mwa familia yake, kuamua k**a aendelee kupumua kwa kutumia mashine au la.

Siku iliyofuata ilielezwa wazi kuwa, Mwalimu Nyerere asingeweza kupona baada ya kukumbwa na kiharusi kikali.

MSIBA MZITO.

Hatimaye ilipofika Oktoba 14, 1999, Rais Mkapa aliutangazia umma kupitia vyombo vya habari kwamba Mwalimu Nyerere aliaga dunia saa 4.30 asubuhi kwa saa za Afrika Mashariki.

"Kwa majonzi makubwa nasikitika kuwatangazia kwamba mpendwa wetu, Baba wa Taifa Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere amefariki dunia "alisema Rais Mkapa, akiwa pamoja na Makamu wa Rais wa wakati huo Dk. Omar Ali Juma (marehemu) na Waziri Mkuu mstaafu, Frederick Sumaye.

Taarifa hizo ambazo Watanzania walizipata wakiwa katika maeneo mbalimbali, zililifanya Taifa kuzizima kwa majonzi simanzi na vilio kila mahali.

Baada ya hapo, mipango iliandaliwa kwa ajili ya kuurejesha mwili wake nchini kwa ajili ya mazishi. K**ati ya mazishi ikiongozwa na Sumaye, iliundwa na kwenda kuufuata mwili wa Mwalimu Nyerere nchini Uingereza kwa kutumia ndege ya Shirika la Ndege la Tanzania (ATC) ikiwa na jopo la marubani, wakiongozwa na Kepteni Anderson Wililo.

Wakati mwili huo ulipotua kwenye Uwanja wa Ndege wa Dar es Salaam, taifa liliendelea kuzizima kwa vilio vya kila aina, kuonyesha uchungu waliokuwa nao Watanzania kwa kuondokewa na kiongozi wao huyo.

Mizinga 21 ilipigwa uwanjani hapo, ikiwa ni ishara ya heshima kwa kiongozi huyo na hatimaye mwili wake kubebwa kwenye gari maalumu hadi nyumbani kwake, Msasani, Dar es Salaam.

Kabla ya kufikishwa Msasani, jeneza lililobeba mwili wa Mwalimu Nyerere lilipitishwa katika barabara za Pugu (sasa Nyerere), Nelson Mandela hadi Ubungo, Morogoro, Magomeni Mapipa, Kawawa, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Maji Machafu, TPDC Mikocheni hadi Msasani.

Oktoba 21, 1999, mwili huo uliagwa na umma wa Watanzania uli0kusanyika kwenye Uwanja wa Taifa, Dar-Es-Salaam, kwa siku kadhaa kwa ajili ya kutoa heshima za mwisho na baadaye kusafirishwa kwenda Butiama, Musoma kwa maziko.

Wakati wa kuuaga mwili huo, maelfu ya Watanzania walionekana wakibubujikwa na machozi, wakiwa hawaamini endapo huo ulikuwa mwisho wa kumuona tena mahali popote, Mwalimu Nyerere.

Wengi walibubujikwa na machozi baada ya ndege iliyokuwa imeubeba mwili wake kuruka uwanja wa ndege wa Dar es Salaam, kuanza safari ya kwenda Musoma, ambako ulipokewa kijeshi kabla ya kupelekwa kijijini kwake Butiama.

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HOW TO ANSWER A QUERY PROFESSIONALLY AS A TEACHER OR SCHOOL STAFF

Receiving a query from your school does not mean you should panic, become defensive, or write an emotional response.

A query is an opportunity to explain what happened, provide relevant facts, and show that you understand the concern.

Here is how to answer a query properly:

1. READ THE QUERY CAREFULLY
Before writing anything, understand exactly what you are being questioned about. Don't answer a different question from the one asked.

2. ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE
Start professionally. State that you have received and understood the query.

3. EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED
Give a clear and truthful explanation. Mention the relevant facts without unnecessary stories.

4. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY WHERE NECESSARY
If you made a mistake, don't spend the entire response blaming someone else.

You can say:

"I acknowledge that this was an oversight on my part, and I sincerely regret it."

Taking responsibility does not make you weak. It shows maturity.

5. GIVE YOUR EXPLANATION, NOT EXCUSES
There is a difference between explaining a situation and trying to escape responsibility.

Be factual, respectful and brief.

6. STATE WHAT YOU WILL DO DIFFERENTLY
This is one of the most important parts.

For example:

"Going forward, I will ensure that all lesson records are completed and submitted within the required time."

7. END RESPECTFULLY
Avoid insults, sarcasm, threats or angry language, even if you believe the query was unfair.

Remember: Your written response can become an official record.

A SIMPLE STRUCTURE TO FOLLOW:

Dear Sir/Ma,

RE: RESPONSE TO QUERY

I acknowledge receipt of the query concerning __________.

I wish to explain that __________.

The circumstances surrounding the situation were __________.

I acknowledge that __________ and sincerely regret the oversight.

Going forward, I will ensure that __________.

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and assure the management of my commitment to carrying out my duties responsibly.

Yours faithfully,
Name
Position
Date

TEACHERS, PLEASE REMEMBER:
A query should not be answered with anger.

Read. Understand. Explain. Take responsibility where necessary. Correct the mistake. Move forward.

Have you ever received a query at work? What was the most difficult part about responding to it?

It is taken from Teacher Chigozie

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD DISCUSS WITH YOUR TEACHERS IN THE NEXT STAFF MEETING

As a school owner, you cannot run the school alone and

that is the reason why you have decided to have a team of workers.

Among the team are the teachers who form the backbone of your school.

Let me first remind you that the cooperation and commitment of the

teachers is very important for you to have a successful school that is growing.
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This is why holding a meeting with them at the beginning of a new term is very important.

You should also take note that staff meetings are not just for passing instructions to your staff. Noooo !

See the meeting as an opportunity to allow your teachers to bring

ideas that will make the new term a successful one.

Now, let me give you 5 Things You Should Discuss in Your Next

Staff Meeting if you really want your school to continue to grow;

🎯 1… The Vision and Mission of Your School.

Re-explain what you want your school to be know for.

Tell them the purpose for which you established the school.

For example, explain to them that you want the school to be known for high academic standards.

When teachers know the vision, they can work towards it.

🎯 2.. Ask An Open Question on How Best to Ensure Proper Classroom Management.

Let one of your teachers tell others how he or she plans to manage the classroom better this term.

Discuss how to handle students who are stubborn or who will always refuse to do their work.

Share ideas on how teachers can make their classrooms inviting and productive.

🎯 3. Teaching Methods. Use the staff meeting to share new and combined methods of teaching.

You can teach them how to use charts, games, or group work to make lessons interesting.

For example, a Montessori method encourages students to learn by doing.

Explain how teachers can guide students to discover answers on their own.

🎯 4. Discuss How to Achieve Better Parent-Teacher Communication.

Talk about how your teachers can communicate better with parents.

Let your teachers know the importance of being polite and professional when talking to parents.

🎯 5. Staff Welfare and Support. Your teachers are human beings with needs and challenges.

Use the staff meeting to let your teachers know the kind of welfare support you have for them.

Showing concern for your teachers' well-being will make them more loyal and hardworking.

Remember, your school will grow when you work together with your teachers as a team.

Staff meetings are a great opportunity for you to build that team spirit between your teachers and yourself.

Use staff meetings to create an environment where every member of staff

sees themselves as a group working to achieve the same objective.

Thank you !

My name is Oloruntoba Oyedokun.

I love to talk about things that will help private schools make better financial and business decisions.

🚨 TEACHERS, STOP ASKING “DO YOU UNDERSTAND?”

You explain a lesson.

You look at the class.

Then you ask:

👉🏽 “Do you understand?”

And what do you hear?

“YES!” 😭

But five minutes later, you ask a question… and suddenly everybody is looking at the ceiling. 😂

The problem is that “Do you understand?” often measures confidence, not comprehension.

A child may say yes because:
• They don’t want to look confused.
• They are afraid to ask questions.
• They think their classmates understand.
• They genuinely think they understand… until they have to apply it.

So, instead of asking “Do you understand?”, try these 5 questions:

1️⃣ “Can you explain what we just learned in your own words?”

This checks whether the child can actually process and communicate the idea.

2️⃣ “Can you show me how you got your answer?”

Perfect for Mathematics, Science and problem-solving.

Don’t just check the answer. Check the thinking.

3️⃣ “Can you give me your own example?”

If they can create an example, they probably understand the concept—not just the definition.

4️⃣ “What part was difficult for you?”

This gives children permission to admit confusion without feeling embarrassed.

Sometimes the child doesn’t need the whole lesson repeated. They need one small part explained differently.

5️⃣ “What would you teach your friend about this?”

🔥 THIS ONE IS POWERFUL.

If a child can teach the concept to someone else, you’ve moved beyond memorisation to understanding.

And here’s something every teacher should remember:

Silence does not always mean understanding.
Nodding does not always mean understanding.
And “Yes, ma!” does not always mean understanding. 😂

As teachers, our goal shouldn’t simply be to finish the lesson.

Our goal is to know:

“Did the child actually learn?”

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And teachers, be honest… how many times do you still ask “Do you understand?” after teaching? 😂👇🏽



I am Chibuihe Favour
A Teacher Empowerment Advocate

Hatua ya Kwanza Halisi ya Kuanza Kipato cha Pili (Bila Kukosea)

Jana tuliona makosa 3 makubwa yanayowaangusha watu wengi wajaribio kutafuta kipato cha pili:

kusubiri "wakati mzuri", kutaka matokeo ya haraka, na kufanya peke yako bila mwongozo.

K**a ultafakari na kuandika changamoto yako pembeni hongera sana. Leo tunakwenda hatua moja mbele. 👇🏽

Watu wengi wanapoamua kuanza, swali la kwanza akilini mwao ni:
“*Nianzie wapi hasa*?"
Na hapa ndipo wengi wanapoharibu kabla hata hawajaanza — kwa sababu wanataka kujua "kila kitu" kabla ya kupiga hatua ya kwanza.

✅ Ukweli: Huhitaji kujua kila kitu. Unahitaji hatua MOJA sahihi ya kwanza.

Hatua ya Kwanza Halisi ni hii:
1️⃣ Jitambue mwenyewe kwanza — kwa nini unataka kipato cha pili? Je ni kulipa deni? Ni ndoto ya nyumba unayotamani kuitimiza ? Ni uhuru wa muda kutoka kwa kazi ya serikali? Andika "*WHY*" yako mahususi — sio ya jumla.

2️⃣ Chagua mfumo, sio bahati nasibu — usijaribu vitu kumi kwa wakati mmoja ukitegemea kimoja "kitapata". Chagua mfumo mmoja wenye uthibitisho (proven system) na ushik**ane nao.

3️⃣ Anza na dakika 30 kwa siku — hupaswi kuacha kazi yako ya sasa. Unachohitaji ni dakika 30 tu kwa siku za kujifunza na kuchukua hatua ndogo, thabiti.

👉🏽 Watu wengi wanadhani mafanikio yanahitaji "kubadilisha maisha yako yote" mara moja.

Ukweli ni kwamba mafanikio yanajengwa dakika 30 kwa wakati mmoja, siku baada ya siku.

✅ Tafakari ya leo: Kati ya hatua hizi 3, ni ipi bado hujaifanya? Andika 1, 2, au 3 pembeni kwenye notebook yako ili uanze kuichukulia hatua