Renowned Professor Mohammed Hyder Matano died at his home in Kizingo, as informed by Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho on the night of Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Hyder was described by many as honourable and a leader of the people. He was privileged to serve his community in Mombasa, and at the national level, in government boards.
The renowned scholar was a consultant in the Islamic Education Programme, Mombasa, and a former member of the National Irrigation Board.
Hyder was also the first PhD marine scientist in the country.
Joho took to his social media to condole with the family of the late professor, describing him as a great scholar, and a man of vast knowledge.
"Mombasa mourns the loss of one of its great sons, Prof. Mohamed Hyder Matano. A great scholar and known to many across the world for his knowledge, wisdom, kindness and humility," Joho stated.
"To his family, I extend my profound and sincere condolences. May the Almighty assuage your grief and grant you patience to endure this great loss,
"We pray to Allah (SWT) to accept all his good deeds, forgive all his sins and may the Almighty grant him Jannatul Firdaus," he condoled.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala joined in on the mourning, sending condolences to the family of the late scholar and acknowledging him for the guidance he offered the CS during his time as mayor.
"My condolences to the family of Prof. Mohammed Hyder. A renowned scholar and mentor who advised and guided me from my early days as mayor of Mombasa.
"He was a great leader. May Allah grant him the highest levels of Jannah. Ameen," Balala remarked.
The later scholar was a close friend and former schoolmate of the late Mombasa scholar Ali Mazrui.
