Former Mombasa councillor Kombo Juma Mzee has died.

Mr. Kombo who served as Mikindani Ward councillor between 1992 to 2012 died on Monday morning at his home after a long illness.

He was laid to rest on Monday evening at the Kwashee muslim cemetry, Mikindani.

Several leaders led by Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki, Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib attended the burial.

In his condolence message, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho described him as a charismatic leader.

"I receive the news of the demise of Hon. Kombo Juma Mzee the former Mikindani ward councillor. He was a charismatic leader who served the people of Mikindani and Mombasa at large with utmost rigour and enthusiasm" said Joho.

On his part Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib said the late politician was a mentor and father figure to many young politians.

"It was a honor for me to serve with him way back at the municipal council of Mombasa as councillors. Surely death has robbed Mombasa county one of his gallant sons." said Twalib.