Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) party national treasurer Sureya Hersi is dead.

Hersi who has served in several leadership positions at the Coast region died on Friday morning at a Mombasa hospital where she was receiving treatment, according to reports.

She was the wife to renowned hotelier Mohammed Hersi

She vied for the Mombasa Woman Representative seat under the Republican Congress party, in the 2013 general election.

"Ina Lillahi Wa Ina Illahi Rajioun. We regrettably announce the death of Sureya Ali Roble wife of Mohammed Hersi. 25/10/2024Salatul janaza will be at Masjid Nur Bondeni after Jumaa prayers followed by burial at Kikowani Muslim cemetery thereafter .May Allah Grant Marhuma  Jannatul Firdoush.  Kul Nafsi zakatul maut." reads a message from the PAA strategic officer Maimuna Mwidau.

Hersi a vocal women rights activist at the Coast region will be remembered for her efforts in fighting for the rights of Women and girls especially during her days as the Chairlady,  Maendeleo ya Wanawake Coast region.

EALA Mp Suleiman Shahbal said Mombasa has lost a powerful voice.

"Today, I have lost a friend and political comrade. Sureya Hersi was a very warm and friendly woman who brought a sense of decency to our politics. She was a powerful woman who shared my vision for changing Mombasa and often encouraged me whenever I felt down. We walked together in our political journey, and shared the passion not only for Mombasa but for the people of Kenya. She was at one time the national Vice Chair of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake. Mombasa has lost a powerful voice." said Shahbal.

Mombasa walk movement founder Idris Abdirahman eulogised her as a dedicated Women leader.

"Her unwavering commitment to advocacy and women's rights made a profound impact on the community in Mombasa. Sureya’s voice and spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May Allah grant her eternal peace in Janatul Firdous.Hersi, Inna lillahi Waina ilayhi Raajiun" posted Abdirahman.