Msambweni MP Suleiman Dori burial [photos]

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced that the late Msambweni MP Suleiman Dori Ramadhani will be buried today evening.

 According to the Orange Party, the legislator will be laid to rest on Monday at 4 pm at his home village of Gazi, in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale County. Dori will be buried in accordance with Muslim burial customs.

Msambweni MP Hon Ramadhan Suleiman Dori who passed on early today will be buried today (Monday 9th March 2020) at 4pm at his home village of Gazi, in Msambweni constituency, Kwale County. May God Rest his Soul in Peace. — The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) March 9, 2020

Dori died on Monday at 5 am at the Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa where he was undergoing treatment. Details about his illness are scanty but sources reveal that the legislator suffered from an undisclosed illness, which pushed him to the limit of being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit days before his death.

The body of the late MP is being offloaded from the ambulance. [Photo: Standard]

However, the ODM party said on its Twitter page that the MP succumbed to cancer.

Speaking after viewing the body of the late Dori,some Members of Parliament and the public eulogised him as a man that loved his people.

 “He will be remembered for his great deeds to his people. Since he got the parliamentary seat, infrastructure has improved,” said Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi.

“It is a gap for all of us. May the Lord comfort his family,” said Mishi Mboko Likoni MP   

 “We did not have schools, he built schools and even paid fees for some students. He will be greatly remembered for his hardwork,” said a resident from Msambweni.

We are saddened by the death of our Member and MP for Msambweni Hon. Suleiman Dori early this morning. Cancer has once again robbed Kenya a dedicated leader who served his people selflessly. To the people of Msambweni, Kwale County & the Coast region, poleni sana. pic.twitter.com/bamV2Zyd5c — The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) March 9, 2020

Relatives weep after viewing the body of the late MP Suleiman Dori. [Photo: Standard]

Let by ODM party leader Raila Odinga, other leaders on twitter passed their condolences to the family of the late.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the people of Msambweni and family of Ramadhani Suleiman Dori who has passed on this morning. May the Lord grant his family comfort at this difficult moment and may his soul Rest In Eternal Peace. pic.twitter.com/xnlsv09Wge

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) March 9, 2020

Mheshimiwa Suleiman Dori was a progressive figure who tirelessly championed for the empowerment of the people of Msambweni; he was hardworking, focussed, fearless, with an inextinguishable love for everyone. — William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 9, 2020

It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the untimely demise of Msambweni MP, Hon. Ramadhani Suleiman Dori this morning.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and his constituents whom he served with utmost dedication and commitment, for seven years. pic.twitter.com/0cqWf8tQel

— Speaker. J.B. Muturi (@SpeakerJBMuturi) March 9, 2020

Saddened by the death of Msambweni MP Hon. Ramadhani Suleiman Dori. To the people of Msambweni and the family; please accept my deepest condolences and know that God loves you and will restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen you. R.I.P. Dori pic.twitter.com/AZMP4rhH4J

— James Orengo (@orengo_james) March 9, 2020

Sad to learn of the death of My Colleague Hon Ramadhani Suleiman Dori.., May His Soul Test In Eternal Peace???????????? — Hon. Otiende Amollo (@OAmollo) March 9, 2020

My condolences to the family friends and Constituents of the Late Hon. Suleiman Dori MP Msambweni. May God comfort all of you during this time of loss. From all of us at @TheODMparty poleni sana. May his soul rest in peace.

— Edwin Sifuna (@edwinsifuna) March 9, 2020