Leonard Clement Mususa (LCM), an icon of Tanzania’s private sector, who passed away on May 30, 2026, was laid to rest yesterday. Who was LCM to me?
Firstly, some reflection on his Christian names. If I start with “Leonard”, this is a derivative of “Leonhard” a name of old “High German” (Hoch Deutsch) origin, with two core elements: (i) “leon” meaning “lion”, and (ii) “hardu” meaning “brave,” “hardy,” or “strong”.
So in summary “brave lion” or “lion-hearted”. On the other hand “Clement” comes from the Latin word “clemens”, which translates to “mild,” “gentle,” or “merciful.” It is traditionally a masculine name that reflects a calm, compassionate, and benevolent nature.
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