[1] He was born at Mkuu, Rombo District, in the diocese of Moshi, Tanganyika Territory on 30 October 1956.

[1][2] In August 1980 he entered the Kibosho Seminary, administered by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, where he studied Philosophy.

[2] He studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy between 1987 and 1990, where he graduated with a Licentiate of Canon Law.

[2] He taught History and Geography at Ifakara Government Secondary School, in 1980, after military service.

Up until that date the Tanzanian prelate had served as Apostolic Administrator of the diocese following the resignation of Bishop Jacob Venance Koda.