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SW: Julius Kambarage Nyerere
"Hon. Mkapa’s career began in local administration in Dodoma where he was appointed District Officer in 1962. He became a Foreign Service Officer later that year. In 1966 Mr. Mkapa embarked upon a long career in journalism. During the 1960s and 70s he served as Managing Editor of Tanzania’s leading newspapers, The Nationalist, Uhuru, The Daily News, and The Sunday News.
"His experience in the news media led to his being appointed, in 1974, as Press Secretary to the first President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. [[Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere]], whom he served for two years. In 1976, Mr. Mkapa became the Founding Editor of the [[Tanzania News Agency]] (SHIHATA). He also became Minister for Information and Culture in 1980-82; and again Minister for Information and Broadcasting in 1990-92.
"President Mkapa’s equally long diplomatic career included a number of high postings, being High Commissioner to Nigeria in 1976 and Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1977 to 1980. In 1982, he served as High Commissioner to Canada and between 1983 and 1984 as [[Ambassador]] to the United States of America. He returned home in 1984 where he was again appointed Member of Parliament and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
*Director, [[South Centre]] <ref>[http://www.southcentre.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=34 Board Members], South Centre, accessed June 14, 2008.</ref>
*Trustee, [[Aga Khan University]] <ref>[http://www.aku.edu/university/bot/index.shtml Governance], Aga Khan University, accessed August 29, 2008.</ref>
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