Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani Mourns Father Mohamed Achani

Tributes are pouring in following the death of Mzee Mohamed Achani, the 74-year-old father of Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, who died at his rural home in Bodo Village, Ramisi Ward, Msambweni Sub-County, on Monday morning.

President William Ruto led the tributes, sending his condolences to Governor Achani and her family following the loss of her father.

In a message shared on his official social media account, the President expressed sympathy with the governor and the people of Kwale County as they mourned the death of Mzee Achani.

“Our prayers are with you, your family and the entire county during this painful time,” Ruto said, while wishing the family strength and comfort as they come to terms with the loss.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also condoled with the governor, her family and the people of Kwale County, describing the moment as a difficult period of grief.

Murkomen prayed for the family to find comfort and care as they mourned the death of their patriarch, wishing the deceased eternal peace.

Coast political leader and Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya also joined other leaders in mourning Mzee Achani, extending his heartfelt condolences to Governor Achani and her entire family.

In his message, Mvurya prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased's shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus and give the bereaved family strength, patience and comfort during the difficult period.

Mvurya also confirmed that Mzee Achani would be laid to rest on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4pm at his rural home in Bodo Village, Ramisi Ward, Msambweni Sub-County.

According to information shared following his death, Mzee Achani had been in and out of hospital for some time before he died on Monday morning.

He reportedly developed complications while performing the Fajr prayer, the early morning Muslim prayer, at his home.

His death has prompted messages of sympathy from leaders, with condolences directed to Governor Achani, her family, relatives and residents of Kwale County as they mourn his passing.

May Mzee Mohamed Achani rest in peace.