UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

P.O. BOX 35091  DAR ES SALAAM  TANZANIA

Press Release
OBITUARY
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye, regrets to
announce the death of Professor Isaria Kimambo (1931 – 2018)
who passed away on 2nd November 2018 at his residence in
Makongo Juu, Dar es Salaam.

Prof. Kimambo, born in 1931, was the first Tanzanian Professor

of History at the University of Dar es Salaam. He also served in
different managerial positions, most importantly as Vice Principal
of the then University College, Dar es Salaam from 1969 to 1970
and the first Chief Academic Officer (CACO) of the University of
Dar es Salaam from 1970 to 1982 where he significantly contributed to the development of
the university generally and particularly in the development of academic programs as well as
the appointment of new faculty. Prof. Kimambo was a dedicated scholar, educator and
leader working particularly in the areas of History and most especially African History.
Among his famous publications are “Penetration and Protest in Tanzania: Impact of
World Economy on the Pare, 1860–1960”; “ East African Expression of Christianity”;
and “Custodians of the Land: Ecology and Culture in the History of Tanzania ”.

Prof. Isaria Kimambo started his career as a Primary School Teacher at Lutheran Primary
School Natiro. He was awarded a scholarship to pursue his Undergraduate studies and
Master’s Degree majoring in Education at Pacific Lutheran University, USA, and later PhD in
History at Northwestern University in 1967. He was promoted through the ranks to Professor
in 1971. He has been a chairperson and member of different national and international
bodies.

Funeral arrangements are underway at his residence in Makongo Juu, Dar es Salaam. The
University community will celebrate Prof. Kimambo’s life and pay last respect on Wednesday
7th November 2018 at Nkrumah Hall from 9:00am to which you’re all invited to attend this
important event. He will be laid to rest at his residence in Mbokomu, Moshi, Kilimanjaro on
8th November 2018.

May his Soul rest in Eternal Peace!

ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

5 th November, 2018
Direct: +255 22 2410751 Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Telephone: +255 22 2410500-8 ext. 2473/2009 E-mail: relation@admin.udsm.ac.tz
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 UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
P.O. BOX 35091  DAR ES SALAAM  TANZANIA

Press Release
RATIBA YA KUMUAGA PROFESA ISARIA KIMAMBO
MAHALI: UKUMBI WA NKRUMAH
TAREHE: 7 NOVEMBA 2018
MUDA: SAA TATU ASUBUHI HADI SAA SABA MCHANA
MUDA TUKIO MHUSIKA
03:00 - 03:30 WAOMBOLEZAJI KUINGIA UKUMBINI WAOMBOLEZAJI
03:30 – 03:45 MWILI KUINGIZWA UKUMBINI IDARA YA HISTORIA
KWA MAANDAMANO YA KITAALUMA
03:45 – 04:45 IBADA FUPI MCHUNGAJI KKKT UDSM
04:45 – 04:50 WASIFU WA MAREHEMU MKUU WA IDARA YA HISTORIA
RASI, NDAKI YA INSIA
NAIBU MAKAMU MKUU WA CHUO –
TAALUMA
MWAKILISHI WA SERIKALI
TURDACo
UDASA
THTU
04:50 – 05:40 SALAMU ZA RAMBIRAMBI
DARUSO
MWAKILISHI WA WANANFUNZI WAKE
NDUGU ALBERTUS ONYIEGO
WANAHISTORIA
PROF. FREDRICK KAIJAGE
05:40 – 05:45 NENO LA SHUKRANI NDUGU WA KARIBU
05:45 – 06:15 KUAGA MWILI WOTE
06:15 MWISHO WOTE

Direct: +255 22 2410751 Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

Telephone: +255 22 2410500-8 ext. 2473/2009 E-mail: relation@admin.udsm.ac.tz
Telefax: +255 22 2410078 Website address: www.udsm.ac.tz