Msambweni Member of Parliament Hon Suleiman Dori has passed on this morning while undergoing treatment at the Aga Khan Hosp Msa.
"He was taken straight to the ICU at around 3am and died at around 5am," said a nephew of his, Abdulmalik Black.
Dori complained of trouble in breathing. He died at the Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa where he had been admitted.
@TheODMParty revealed the cause of his death using the official verified Twitter handle.
“We are saddened by the death of our Member and MP for Msambweni Hon. Suleiman Dori early this morning. Cancer has once again robbed Kenya a dedicated leader who served his people selflessly. To the people of Msambweni, Kwale County and the Coast region, poleni sana,” ODM Party tweeted.
Kwale nominated MCA Mwanasiti Mwadzogolo said Dori was in a good condition when they had their last meeting on Thursday in Msambweni.
She said his death has caught her by surprise.
Meanwhile, Mwadzogolo has sent condolences to Dori family.
She said he will be remembered as a brave leader.
He will be buried today at 4 pm, in his Gazi home in Msambweni
Below are his photos
Below are condolence messages from Kenyans
Hillary Ngasurah: Shocked to learn about the dead of Hon Suleiman Dori - Msabweni. What a sad morning, condolences to his family and May His Soul Rest in Power.
May he rest in peace.
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