Public Works PS Mariam El Maawy Passes On

Public Works Principal Secretary (PS) Mariam El Maawy has died.

Ms Maawy died while receiving treatment at a South African hospital.

Statehouse Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu confirmed the death of the PS.

President Uhuru Kenyatta mourned the PS as a dedicated public servant, an accomplished architect and a patriot.

Maawy was recovering at the hospital after she was shot and injured by Al Shabaab militants at Milihoi area along the Mpeketoni-Lamu Road in July.

The PS and five others were ambushed by the militants while travelling to Witu area in Lamu County.

The gunmen are said to have opened fire at the hostages upon noticing they were being pursued by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers.

Maawy was shot in the shoulder and leg while three people perished after suffering serious injuries.

She was taken to Mpeketoni Hospital by a team of elite KDF soldiers and General Service Unit (GSU) officers who rescued them.

Maawy was later airlifted to Nairobi for further treatment.

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