President Kenyatta mourns death of veteran Mombasa politician
President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of Salim Ahmed Bamahriz, a veteran politician from Mombasa County.
Kenyatta valued the politician as one of the crusaders for the second liberation who made personal sacrifices to entrench multi-party democracy in Kenya.
The President described Bamahriz as a courageous, fearless, selfless and dedicated man who devoted the prime of his life to the service of the nation.
“His unwavering loyalty and service is exemplary. His devotion to our national cause and values will forever remain etched in our minds,” the President said.
In his message, the President said Bamahriz was a person of enormous influence and outstanding ability. He further added that he was wise counsel and will be missed by many.
Salim Bamahriz died on October 1, 2016 at AL Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, after a long illness.
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