Environment Cabinet Secretary has termed the death of his South Africa counterpart Edna Molewa as 'unfortunate'.
State House reported that Ms. Molewa passed away on Saturday after a short illness in a Pretoria hospital.
And in his condolences, Tobiko, who at one time hosted her in Mombasa, described her as hardworking and dedicated professional.
"It is with great sadness and shock that I have received the news of the untimely death of my colleague Minister Edna Molewa, Minister of Environment of the Republic of South Africa."
"I welcomed the late Edna in Mombasa on August 30 during the Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention where we held a very successful meeting," he said.
Also, President Cyril Ramaphosa mourned Ms. Molewa's death that comes shortly after her appointment.
“I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Minister Edna Molewa as well as to her colleagues in Cabinet and across all spheres of government who have had the privilege to work alongside an extraordinary leader of our people," Ramaphosa said in a statement.