Ahenda, popularly known as Paddy, passed away on April 4th while receiving treatment at a hospital in Doha.
He was appointed Kenya’s Ambassador to Qatar in 2018 and submitted his credentials to the State of Qatar in 2019.
In his statement, the President eulogized the envoy as a dedicated and committed diplomat who was keen on deepening Kenya’s relations with Qatar and the Arab world.
“We have lost one of Kenya's most devoted diplomats who was keen on strengthening our relations with not only Qatar but the entire Arab world for the benefit of our people,” the President said.
The president pointed out that Ahenda had overseen tremendous growth in trade and people-to-people ties between Nairobi and Doha during his tenure.
He said Ahenda also foresaw increased trade flows between the two nations with Kenya’s exports to Qatar growing to over Sh9 billion annually.
The President said at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ahenda mobilized medical aid from the Arab country to support Kenya's fight against the disease.
He described Ahenda as a patriot loyal and devoted public servant whose focus was service to the country and the betterment of the well-being of the Kenyan nation.
Further, President Uhuru prayed to God to grant Ahenda's family strength and fortitude to bear the loss of their beloved kin.
Ahenda left behind his wife, Mama Millie Ahenda, and several children.
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