My sense is that there are texts that one should be able to see (right away) that need wider audience. I think the written by Hirji on Henry Mapolu is one such text…if one is going to agree with what is said by Hirji.

What is crucial, it seems to me, is that people beyond Tanzania, beyond sociologists, beyond academics, must hear/learn about what someone like Henry stood for. One of the things that stands out, among the many things, is how he refused to go for the job of district commissioner. A presidential appointment.

In this day and age very few people know what ‘principled values’ mean. Hirji's obituary of Henry conveys that in a very clear way.