President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned veteran Mombasa politician, Salim Ahmed Bamahriz, as one of the crusaders for the second liberation who made personal sacrifices to entrench multi-party democracy in Kenya.
The President described Bamahriz – who died on Saturday – as a courageous, fearless, selfless and dedicated man who devoted the prime of his life to the service of the nation.
“His unwavering loyalty and service is exemplary. His devotion to our national cause and values will forever remain etched in our minds,” the President said.
President Kenyatta said Bamahriz was equally generous, cheerful and friendly.
“To everyone who knew and had the opportunity to interact with him, Bamahriz was a person of enormous influence and outstanding ability. His wise counsel and guidance will, indeed, be missed by many,” President Kenyatta said.
He added: “At this moment of sorrow and grief, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bamahriz family, relatives and friends.”
By PSCU.