Funeral of his sister President John Magufuli (pictured).

Kenya's main opposition leader, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga joined retired Tanzanian leaders at the funeral of the sister of Tanzanian President Joseph Magufuli, Monica Magufuli.

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The funeral was held in Mlimani Chato village in Geita region.

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Image captionMr Odinga as retired presidents of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete, Benjamin Mkapa and Alhaji Ali Hassan Mwinyi at the funeral

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Image captionRetired Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga pays his last respects at the coffin containing the body of the late Monica Magufuli.

Ms. Monica passed away on the morning of August 19, 2018 at Bugando Hospital in Mwanza where she was receiving treatment.

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President Magufuli had visited the hospital in Magufuli on Saturday as he lay in the ICU.

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President Magufuli discussing the matter with the Retired President of the second term Alhaji Ali Hassan Mwinyi immediately after the funeral.

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President Magufuli laying a wreath at his sister's grave after the funeral.

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Image captionPresident Magufuli paying last respects at the coffin

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President Magufuli with his mother Suzana Magufuli as they pay their last respects at the coffin.

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Magufuli laying clay in a tomb.

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Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan paying last respects at the coffin.

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Father Archbishop Juda Thaddeus Ruwaichi leading a Mass for the late Monica Magufuli Chato in Geita region