Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and his family are in mourning following the sudden demise of his uncle and father-in-law Salim Mohammed.
In an update via his socials, Joho penned a powerful tribute to the late Mzee Salim Mohammed who is the father-in-law to his brother Abubakar Ali Joho.
“Inna Lillahi Waina Ileyhi Rajiuun
"It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the passing of our beloved uncle and father-in-law to my brother Abubakar Ali Joho, Mr. Salim Mohammed," he wrote in part.
The late Salim Mohammed was a legendary media personality who worked with BBC Radio, and Voice of Kenya (VOK) among others.
“To the world, he was a legendary media personality with an illustrious career in leading broadcasting houses such as BBC Radio, and Voice of Kenya (VOK) among others,"
In his Eulogy, Joho also disclosed that Salim served as a member of the Presidential Press Service.
“At the pinnacle of his career, he also served most diligently as a member of the Presidential Press Service during the reign of the late President Daniel Arap Moi," Joho added.
He also eulogized him as a humble and charismatic man whom he will solemnly miss.
"To the family, he was a humble and charismatic man. He was also a very loving and caring fatherly figure whose wise counsel I will solemnly miss dearly.
“It is my sincere and humble prayer to the Almighty Allah SWT to forgive all his trespasses and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. AMIN,” Joho shared.
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