President William Ruto has conveyed condolences to Kenya’s Nubian community, which is mourning the death of Issa Abdul Faraj.
Faraj, the Chairman of the Council of Elders, died on Monday.
“We mourn with the Nubian Community following the death of Issa Abdul Faraj. Mr. Faraj, the chairman of the Council of Elders, was a pillar of the community,” Ruto said.
According to the President, Faraj leaves a solid legacy of championing land rights in Kibra and Kibos.
In his tribute, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Nassir said the late Mzee Issa will be remembered by many as a true champion who fought for the rights of his people, particularly in Kibra.
“On behalf of the people of Mombasa I extended our most profound condolences to his family and the entire Nubian community. It is our sincere prayer to the Almighty Allah SWT to forgive his trespasses and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Amin,” he said.
Nubians have lived in Kenya since 1817. They are Kenya’s first army to be subject to Kings’ African rifles.
The community has been urging the government to expedite their recognition in Kenya.
According to the group, it has faced discrimination regarding the legitimacy of its citizens.
