Ijara's first female Member of Parliament Sophia Abdi Noor has been plunged into a state of mourning.
Noor revealed that she had lost Mama Ladan Horrow whom she described as a sister in Masalani in a late-night post on her social media page.
In her post, the legislator offered Islamic prayers to the deceased and condoled with the family that Horrow has left behind.
"Saddened to learn the death of my sister Mama Ladan Horow who died in masalani bula dahir. May her soul rest in Janatul Firdaus. Ina llilahi waina ileyhi raajiun, Samir iyo Imaan inshallah to members of the bereaved family, please accept my hearty condolences. I am mourning with you during this trying moment. May Allah grant you Sabr, " Noor's condolence message read in full.
It was not immediately clear what took the life of Mama Horrow in Noor's post.
Also not clear was the time of her death.
Her followers responded to the law-maker's post with a series of heart-felt comments of encouragement, calling on her to be strong in her trying moment as they shared in her grief.
The devastating news came even as Noor grappled with the destruction and power outrage wrought by rain in Masalani.