Sheikh Salim Mohamed Abdallah Balala, who is the former Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has died. Sheikh Salim served the government from 1966 to 1974 under the tenure of Jomo Kenyatta.
Mourning Sheikh, the head of state stated that he was a leader with a plan and inferred him as a visionary leader. In his message, the Jubilee Party Leader and Kenya’s president, Uhuru claimed that death has robbed the country a good person.
,’ In this hour of great sorrow and grief, I convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends,’ stated Uhuru Kenyatta.
He continued to state that we should celebrate the deceased’s life achievements. CS balala announced the sorrowful news via his twitter page where he stated,
,’ The late Sheikh Salim is father to Salaahbalataa, Abdallah Balala, TaufiqTwitter, Mohammed Balala, and 3 daughters. He is also brother to Hussein Balala (deceased), Talal Balala, Jalal Balala, Abdulnasser Balala, myself, and our 3 sisters. ‘
Funeral prayers will be held at Shibu Mosque in Mwembe Tayari at 10 am on Thursday, the burial will then follow at Kikowani cemetery. Friends and relatives have also sent their congratulatory messages to the family of Najib Balala. The cause of his death has not been revealed yet.
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