Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has led several leaders in mourning the death of prominent Mombasa businessman and philanthropist Mzee Salim Bin Ahmed Bajaber.

Mzee Salim who was the founder and owner of Kitui Flour mills limited died on Monday and later buried at his Kikambala home, according to Islamic culture.

Kitui flour mills limited is the producer of Unga wa Dola, Jahazi flour among other brands.

In his message of condolence  Governor Joho eulogised Salim as a philanthropist and a fountain of wisdom.

"It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing on of Mzee Salim Bin Ahmed Bajaber. He was a great philanthropist and well known as a fountain of wisdom. May the Almighty Allah SWT grant him Jannatul Firdaus and give his family the strength and patience to endure the grief, Amin." said Joho

Adding "Indeed a sad day for Mombasa. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (Indeed, to God we belong and to God we shall return)."

On his part Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said "I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing on of our elder Mzee Salim Bin Ahmed Bajaber, founder and owner Kitui Flour Mills Ltd.May the Almighty God rest his soul in peace and give his family the strength at this time of grief."

The late was instrumental in putting up mosques, madrassas, orphanages and other philanthropic projects.

Many who interacted with him during his days described him as a down to earth and man of people.

"May Allah have mercy on him, the mercy of the righteous, and forgive him, and dwell him in the highest Paradise with the Prophets, friends, martyrs, the righteous, and those who are good companions," posted Mombasa Muslim cleric and scholar Izudin Alwy Ahmed.