President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Hafidh Ameir

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan spouse Hafidh Ameir Hassan. [Courtesy]

Kenyan leaders have joined Tanzanians in mourning Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with President William Ruto describing his death as a profound loss to the Tanzanian leader, her family and the nation.

In a condolence message issued on Monday, Ruto said he had received the news with “deep sorrow” and conveyed his sympathies on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, First Lady Rachel Ruto, his family and himself.

“President Samia has lost a lifelong companion, her children a beloved father, and Tanzania a distinguished son,” Ruto said.