Ruto's Message to President Samia Suluhu Following Husband's Death

President William Ruto condoled with his Tanzanian Counterpart, Samia Suluhu, following the death of her husband, Hafidh Aeir Hassan, on Monday, September 7.

Ruto conveyed his and Mama Rachel Ruto's condolences to President Suluhu and her family over the loss of their fallen father.

He expressed Kenya's support to Tanzania as the nation mourns its distinguished son, and prayed that the former First Gentleman rests in eternal peace.

"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. 

"President Samia has lost a lifelong companion, her children a beloved father, and Tanzania a distinguished son. Kenya stands with our Tanzanian brothers and sisters in this moment of grief," Ruto stated.

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka stated that he received the news with a heavy heart and termed the death a profound personal loss.

"Mr. Ameir's passing is, above all, a family loss, and it is in that spirit that we reach out to you today. Kenya and Tanzania remain bound by history and shared destiny, and it is as neighbours and kin that we hold you and your family in our thoughts at this difficult hour," Kalonzo wrote.

Zambian Head of State Hakainde Hichilema also offered Suluhu his heartfelt condolences. He stated that Zambia stands with the first family and Tanzania as they mourn the departed First Gentleman. Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimaye also condoled with the Tanzanian President

The late Hafidh Hassan died earlier this morning while receiving treatment at the Emilio Mena Hospital for a heart-related issue.

While making the announcement, Tanzania's Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi offered his condolences to President Suluhu and her family and confirmed that the deceased will be buried in Zanzibar.

Tanzania's First Gentleman will be laid to rest in line with Islamic customs and beliefs.