President William Ruto has condoled with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.
In a message on Monday, Ruto expressed his condolences to President Samia, her family and the people of Tanzania following the death of Hafidh.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, the First Lady, my family and on my own behalf, I convey our heartfelt condolences to President Samia, her family and the people of Tanzania,” Ruto said.
Ruto described Hafidh as a lifelong companion to President Samia, a beloved father to their children and a distinguished son of Tanzania.
“President Samia has lost a lifelong companion, her children a beloved father, and Tanzania a distinguished son,” he said.
Ruto said Kenya stood with Tanzania during the period of mourning.
“Kenya stands with our Tanzanian brothers and sisters in this moment of grief,” he said.
He prayed for comfort and strength for President Samia and her family, and for the deceased to be granted eternal rest.
“May Almighty God comfort President Samia and her family, give them strength through this difficult time, and grant Hafidh Ameir Hassan eternal rest,” Ruto said.
