Mombasa county boss has mourned Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana's father, Mzee Yona Hiribae Godhana, who passed away on Friday morning.

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Joho has wished the family of Governor Dhadho strength during this hard time that they are going through.

"My heartfelt condolences to you H.E Maj. (Rtd) @EGodhana following the passing on of your father Mzee Yona Hiribae Godhana. We in Mombasa wish you strength during this mourning period. May the Almighty God rest Mzee’s soul in eternal peace," Governor Joho wrote.

The news about the passing of Mzee Yona Hiribae Godhana was shared by Governor Dhadho on Friday morning.

The Tana River Governor said his late father played a major role in his life.

He described him as a man who was full of knowledge.

"Sad day. I lost my father, Mzee Yona Hiribae Godhana, this morning. Death has robbed me of a man who gave me grounded advice on many issues and who had a rich institutional memory. Fare thee well PAPA," Governor Dhadho wrote.

Mzee Yona Hiribae Godhana died while undergoing treatment at Coptic Hospital Nairobi.