He is held in deep respect within Tanzania, where he is often referred to by the Swahili honorific Mwalimu ("teacher") and described as the "Father of the Nation."
Amalemekezedwa kwambiri ku Tanzania, komwe nthawi zambiri amatchulidwa ndi Mphunzitsi wolemekezeka wa Chiswahili ('mphunzitsi') ndipo akufotokozedwa kuti 'Atate wa Mtundu.'