by Maxwell Amunga on
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani is mourning the death of her father, Mzee Mohamed Achani.
Kenyans.co.ke learnt that Mzee Achani passed away on Monday morning at his rural home in Bodo Village.
The 74-year-old died in Msambweni Sub-County, after reportedly developing complications while performing the Fajr prayers, which are observed at dawn by Muslims.
He had reportedly been in and out of hospital for some time before his death, although details about his illness have not been disclosed.
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani during the official opening of the Digital Community Centre at Busho, Kwale County.
Fatuma Achani
The governor's family is preparing to lay him to rest on Monday at 4:00 p.m. at his rural home in Bodo Village, Kwale County.
Governor Achani is expected to join relatives and friends in mourning her father as the family prepares for his burial later in the afternoon.
Prominent leaders, including President William Ruto, mourned his passing and wished Governor Achani peace and solace in this difficult time.
“Sincere condolences to Governor Fatuma Achani following the passing of your dear father, Mohamed Achani. Our prayers are with you, your family and the entire county during this painful time. Rest In Peace, Mzee Achani.,” President Ruto stated.
The Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Salim Mvurya, who is also the former Kwale Governor, extended his deep sympathies and prayed that the family would receive strength and comfort.
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to H.E. Fatuma Achani, Governor of Kwale County, and her entire family following the passing of her beloved father, the late Mzee Mohamed Achani. During this difficult moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the Governor, her family, relatives, friends and the people of Kwale County as they mourn the loss of their beloved patriarch," Mvurya stated.
Kwale residents and Kenyans from different parts of the country also poured out messages of condolence to the governor during this difficult time.
The news comes just weeks after the Senator of the neighbouring Taita Taveta County, Danson Mungatana, also lost his last-born daughter, who succumbed to illness on Sunday, September 13.
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana holds a meeting with the Japanese ambassador to Kenya Ken Okinawa on April 25, 2024.
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Danson Mungatana
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