The late Public Works PS Mariam El Maawy at a past event ( Photo/nation.co.ke)
Leaders from Lamu County have joined President Uhuru Kenyatta and the entire nation in condoling with the family of late Public Works PS Mariam El Maawy.
Led by Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha and Former women rep Shakilla Abdalla, the leaders hailed the late CS as an outstanding public officer, who served the nation without fear or favor.
The leaders said that, Maawy, who passed on Wednesday at a South African hospital, will be remembered for her commitment and dedication to make Kenya a better place. The CS died while undergoing treatment following an Al-Shabaab attack at Milihoi area on July 13 along Lamu-Mpeketoni road.
“El Maawy was very patriotic and dedicated to whatever she set her mind on doing.She has been a great role model to the girls here. Many looked up to her in a lot of ways.She was a polite and humble person who feared God.May Allah rest her in eternal peace,”said Twaha, as quoted by Baraka FM.
The body of the late PS will arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday. She will be laid to rest at Lang’ata Cemetery on Friday.