This archive report was first published on 29 December 2019.
December 29, 2019
NCIC Vice Chair Fatuma Tabwara has died in Kwale County after collapsing at a wedding on Sunday morning.
She was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Tabwara's death comes just 7 years after former NCIC Vice Chair Mary Onyango died of breast cancer.
Tabwara took up the post in November after the new NCIC team led by Samuel Kobia was sworn in.
Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya has expressed his shock and sadness at Tabwara's death.
"I take this early opportunity to join the entire community of Kwale County in mourning the passing on of a great leader who was so instrumental in our county agenda and vision of transforming the lives of Kwale people," he said.
He described Tabwara as a dedicated advocate of the welfare of Kwale people, who worked tirelessly to give her life to service.
