President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives, and friends of Begum Shameem Ahmed who passed on after a short illness. The late Mama Shameem Ahmed is the mother-in-law to Education Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohamed. In his message, Uhuru described Mama Shaheem as a great woman and a respected citizen who served the nation with distinction. "Mama Shameem was one of the most distinguished ladies of her time. She was a matriarch, completely devoted to her family and the nation," Uhuru said.

Source: The Star November 07, 2018 12:45 UTC