Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is expected to be in Mombasa this weekend.
The former head of state who is expected to arrive in Mombasa on Saturday will also be visiting Malindi on the invitation of Majmaul Ahbaab Society to attend the two-day annual Maulid celebrations at Mambrui(Malindi).
The two-day event is in remembrance of past Muslim leaders and prominent Islamic scholars and their great work.
The grand celebration will be on Monday where there will be a visit to the grave site of the late Al-Mujaahidu Al-Kabir and Sharrif Said Al Beid. The two scholars played a major role in the spread of Islam and the message of peace and unity in East Africa.
Among the dignitaries expected to attend the event are Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala, Kwale Senator Issa Boy and his Kilifi counterpart Stewart Madzayo.
Mwinyi served as the second President of Tanzania from 1985 to 1995
