Mombasa Environment Chief Officer Francis Kombe is dead. Kombe died on Saturday after a long battle with disease.
Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho confirmed the demise of the CEC.
The second term governor said that the death is not only a big blow to the county government but the entire nation.
He divulged that Kombe was his personal friend, adding that they shared a lot when he was still alive.
The governor also promised to stand with the family during this moment of trial.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing on of my Environment Chief Officer the late Mr. Francis Kombe, I lost a personal friend and one of the most committed and selfless officer in my Government. My condolences to his family, friends and the people of Mombasa. May the Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace,” he Joho said.
Kombe succeeded Dr. June Mwajuma in the Environment docket following Joho reshuffle in July.
He was initially serving in the Department of Water, Sanitation and Natural Resources.
June was shifted to the Department of Lands Housing and Physical planning.
Leaders and residents have already started to send their messages of condolence to the family of the deceased.
Burial arrangements are underway after the announcement of the sad news.