President William Ruto has sent condolences to Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani following the death of her father, Mohamed Achani, aged 74.
“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,” Ruto said.
“Rest In Peace, Mzee Achani,” the President added.
Governor Achani announced her father’s death in a statement on Monday, saying he died that morning at their rural home in Bodo Village, Ramisi Ward, Msambweni Sub-County.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved father, Mzee Mohamed Achani, who returned to his Creator this morning at our rural home in Bodo Village, Ramisi Ward, Msambweni Subcounty, at the age of 74,” she said.
The governor said her father had been in and out of hospital for some time before developing complications while performing the Fajr prayers.
She announced that he would be buried on Monday at 4 pm at the family home in Bodo Village, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
“During this difficult time, I ask Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and give our family, relatives, and friends the strength and patience to bear this loss,” Achani said.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya also mourned the late Achani, extending his condolences to the governor and her family.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to Fatuma Achani, Governor of Kwale County, and her entire family following the passing of her beloved father, the late Mzee Mohamed Achani,” Mvurya said.
He said his thoughts and prayers were with the family and the people of Kwale County as they mourned their loss.
“May Allah (SWT), in His infinite mercy, forgive his shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and bestow upon the bereaved family strength, patience and comfort,” he said.
Mvurya also confirmed that the burial was scheduled for Monday afternoon in Bodo, Ramisi, Kwale County.
The death has drawn messages of condolence to the governor and her family as they mourn the loss of their patriarch.
Achani asked Allah to grant her father eternal rest and give the bereaved family strength and patience during this difficult period.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un,” she said.
