Mohammed Jahazi, the first Mvita Mp and former assistant minister has died, his family has confirmed.

The veteran politician died on Sunday at the Mombasa hospital where he was receiving treatment.

Jahazi who untill his death was the Chairman Mombasa county council of elders was one of the close ally of former President Daniel Moi.

In one of his recent media interviews, Jahazi shared how he used to drive Moi around Mombasa town whenever he visited the town.

" He used to come down with president Jomo Kenyatta and he would stay at oceanic hotel. He used to call me there and since he was not a party animal he would ask me to show him around town." Jahazi told the Star newspaper.

Jahazi also shared how was arrested by the dreaded special branch unit for allegedly celebrating the attempted 1982 coup.

"I was detained at the Central Police Station for two days. I have never seen more scary people in my life than the people who were interrogating me. They (Special Branch) said they had information that I had been celebrating in the streets as early as 8am. But I only learnt of the attempted coup at 10am.”  Jahazi said.

Jahazi will be laid to rest on Sunday afternoon in Mombasa.