NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Tanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, hours after his death, as political and religious leaders from across Tanzania joined President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her family to mourn his passing.

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The funeral prayer was led by Zanzibar Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Omar Kaabi, with senior government officials, political leaders and religious figures attending the ceremony.

Among those present were Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi and Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba.

The funeral brought together senior figures from Tanzania’s political establishment, including Second Vice President Hemec Suleiman Abdullah, former President Jakaya Kikwete and former Zanzibar presidents Amani Abeid Karume and Ali Mohammed Shein.

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Kenya was represented at the funeral by Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi, who attended on behalf of the Kenyan government and people

Former Zanzibar First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman also attended, alongside ministers and deputy ministers from the Union Government and the Zanzibar Revolutionary Government.

Hafidh, who died on Monday, was buried in his home area of Kizimkazi, leaving behind two widows, four children and 15 grandchildren.

Reading his biography at the funeral, Deputy Director of State House Communications Shabaan Kisu said Hafidh was born on January 1, 1946, in Kisakasaka village in West B District, Urban West Region, Unguja.

He completed his primary education at Kombeni Shakani School in 1960 before joining Tumekuja Secondary School in Mkunazini, where he graduated in 1965.

Hafidh joined Zanzibar Teachers’ College in 1970 and graduated in 1973. He subsequently worked as a teacher in several schools in Tanzania.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya