Prominent Mombasa businessman Abdulhakim Zubedi is dead.

Zubedi who was the proprietor of Nawal centre among other businesses died today (Wednesday) while receiving treatment in Nairobi. He had been sick for sometime.

In his condolence message Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho described him as kind, philanthropic and wise.

"It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the demise of Mr. Abdulhakim Zubedi. The late Zubedi was one of our elders and also an established and prominent business magnate. He will be remembered by many for his humility, wisdom, kindness and his philanthropic nature." reads the message from Joho.

On his part Mombasa businessman cum politician Suleiman Shahbal wrote " Today, Mombasa Business community mourn the death of businessman Abdulhakim Zubedi. Mr. Zubedi was a great businessman who gave opportunities to so many people, notably at Nawal centre."

The body arrived in Mombasa tonight (Wednesday ) after 8 pm and was received by Mombasa speaker Aharub Khatri, businessman Abubakar Joho and family members.

He will be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday) at the Kikowani muslim cemetery after the afternoon prayers