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William Shao (born March 18, 1973) is the best-known features writer based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is the author of controversial book, Miaka 2000 ya Ukristo: Historia Iliyopotoshwa. Shao was born in the village of Mrimbo Uuwo situated in Moshi Rural District. His parents, Paul Israel and Grace Shao, were born of the Chagga tribe, which is the largest in the region of Kilimanjaro. Enrolled in Uuwo Primary School and, later, Secondary Uuwo before moving to Marangu Secondary School. After completing secondary education at the Sangu High School in Mbeya region, Shao joined various colleges, including school of journalism in Dar es Salaam.