ODM LEADER DIES OF CORONAVIRUS

The nation has lost another gallant leader because of covid-19 complications. Mombasa ODM chairman Mohammed Hatimy, also a nominated MCA has succumbed from suspected Corona Virus.

Hatimy, who was among a number of Mombasa MCAs reported to have tested positive for Covid-19, succumbed at the Intensive Care Unit of Mombasa Hospital.

Reporting on his passing, Speaker Ibrahim Khatri said Hatimy died at 3am on Saturday after his lungs collapsed.

“He had initially tested positive for Covid-19, but he later tested negative. However, the lungs were badly affected and he was taken to the ICU, where he died this morning,” the speaker said.

The ODM party tweeted, “A beautiful soul has stopped beating. A great man has fallen. The ODM family has lost a good man and leader. Hon Mohamed Hatimy, our Mombasa County Chairman and a second-term nominated MCA, is dead. We shall miss you, Kiongozi.”

Prior to his death, the former FKF Chairman was serving as a second term nominated MCA in the Mombasa County Assembly. He was also the chairperson of the Finance Committee.

Raila condoling with the family posted, “I’ve received with sadness news of the passing of long-serving @TheODMparty Mombasa County Chair Mohamed Hatimy. He was a dedicated leader in the realms of politics, sports, and business.”

The world of sports also mourned one of their own. The current FKF Chairman Nick Mwendwa posted, “RIP President ! Till we meet again.”

Hatimy served from around 2007 to 2011 with Sam Nyamweya succeeding him.