President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday, December 29, sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Vice Chairperson Fatuma Tabwara who died this morning.
In his message of condolence, President Kenyatta described the late Tabwara as a great national leader and role model and an outstanding champion of the rights of women and the girl-child, especially in Kwale County.
He stated that she will particularly be remembered for the role she played in the formulation of the sexual harassment policy in Kwale County.
“It is very sad indeed that we have lost one of the promising women leaders in the Coast region. In this hour of sorrow and grief, I convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to her family, relatives and friends,
“It is my prayer that the Almighty God will give you the strength and courage to bear the loss,” President Kenyatta penned.
The president also observed that the late NCIC Vice-Chairperson was a person of enormous influence, noting the many girls and women who she mentored would miss her wise counsel and guidance.
Tabwara is reported to have collapsed at the wedding of her nephew in Kombani, Kwale county and taken to Diani Cottage Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The family of the deceased disclosed that Fatuma would be laid to rest on Monday in accordance with Islamic rituals.
Fatuma was part of the new team that took over from the Francis Ole Kaparo-led team after being sworn in by Chief Justice David Maraga at the Supreme Court on November 21.
The late Commissioner held a Masters in Education Planning and Administration from Mount Kenya University and a Bachelors Degree in Education from Kenyatta University.
Prior to her appointment, she had been a Political and Policy Advisor at the Office of the Governor of Kwale County.
