Leila El Maawy, the daughter of the late Public Works Principal
Secretary Mariam El Maawy, and her grandmother Sharifa Jahadh console
each other during Mariam's funeral service at their home in Lavington,
Nairobi, on September 30, 2017. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU | NATION MEDIA
GROUP
Government officials described the late Public Works Principal Secretary Mariam El Maawy as a devoted public servant.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo said her death is a blow for the nation.
"She was a humble but courageous person; more so while discharging her duties.
"In
Mariam, there was so much beauty, humility, gentleness, and so much
love," she said on Saturday in Lavington where mourners had gathered to
commemorate her life.
ATTACK
Maawy was buried at Lang'ata Muslim cemetery.
The PS died in a South African hospital on Wednesday while
undergoing treatment for injuries sustained during an Al-Shabaab attack
at Milihoi on the Lamu-Mpeketoni road on July 13.
Six others died in the incident.
HUMBLE
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed said she had lost a sister and confidant.
"She was also a strong, effective, selfless, driven and amazing leader," Ms Mohamed said.
Leila
El Maawy, the late PS' daughter, said she had not only lost a parent,
but also a mentor and a friend who had sacrificed so much for the
well-being of her family.
Other Cabinet secretaries present were Jacob Kaimenyi (Lands), Dan Kazungu (Mining) and Najib Balala (Tourism), among others.
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