President Kenyatta mourns Somali MP
President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO / SALTON NJAU
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President condemns bomb attack and says Kenya stands with the people of Somalia in the fight against terror.
DOHA, Qatar, Sunday
President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Isak Mohamed, a Member of the Parliament of Somalia who was killed in a bomb attack in Mogadishu on Sunday.
The President said the death of Mohamed was a big blow not only to his family and the Federal Government of Somalia but also to the people of Somalia whom he served with commitment and dedication as a Member of Parliament.
"His contribution to rebuilding Somalia will always be remembered and honoured by those he has left behind," President Kenyatta said.
The President strongly condemned the bomb attack in which the Somali legislator died, saying that Kenya stands with the people of Somalia in the fight against terror.
"Such cowardly attacks strengthen our resolve to do everything within our powers to win the war on terror," President Kenyatta said.
He added: "On behalf of the Government and the people of Kenya, I convey to the Federal Government and the people of Somalia, as well as the family of the late Hon. Mohamed our heartfelt condolences. I assure you that the people and the Government of Kenya stand with you during this difficult time of mourning."
He prayed to God to give the bereaved the strength and courage to bear the tragic loss.
