Former Mombasa councillor Khamis Nyundo is dead.

Mr Nyundo who served as Majengo councillor in the defunct Mombasa city council died today (Friday) evening at his house in Guraya, Majengo. The cause of the death is not yet clear.

He was a close ally of the late Mvita Mp Shariff Nassir.

He was also the father to the current Majengo MCA Ahmed Nyundo.

Messages of condolence from the political divide have poured in. 

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has mourned him as a dependable leader.

"He served the people of Mombasa diligently for years as a councillor and was also in the forefront of nurturing sporting talent among the youth, both as Chairman and founder of the once popular Nyundo Football Club" said Joho.

Adding "He was a dependable leader and has left behind a solid legacy for upcoming leaders to emulate".

On his part Suleiman Shahbal said the late was a source of wisdom for many politicians.

"It is through his political imperfections that many of us have been getting wisdom and knowledge from him including his son Ahmed Nyundo (Majengo MCA). Personally I have been around the old hammer that I met regularly because of his advantages and wisdom." said Shahbal

On her part, mombasa county Women Mp Asha Mohammed described him as a wise leader who deligently served his people..

"As the people of Mombasa we have lost a true and wise leader who diligently served his people." she said