Mr. Salim Ali Molla

With humble acceptance of the will of God, we announce the passing on of Mr Salim Ali Molla, formerly of the Office of the President (Provincial Administration), which occurred on 9th August. 2025 after a long illness bravely borne.

He was the son of the late All Abdi Molla and the late Zena Suleiman Ali. He was a devoted and loving father of Zena Medama, Ali Kithuva, Yusuf Wainaina, Naila, and Haji Salim. He was a father-in-law of Dan Mwangi Gathogo, Winnie Wanjiru, and Zarah Abikar. He was a doting grandfather of Tony, Andrew, Ivan, and Luka Mwangi, and Asher Kithuva.

Salim was a loving brother of the late Khadija, the late Fatuma Ali Yusuf, Suleiman, Athman, Ahmed, Haji, Kibibi, the late Rashid Ali, Rukia, and Arafa Ali.

He was a cherished uncle of Esha, Sauma, Zena, Tito Abdalla, and Ali Pituru.

He was a dear colleague and friend of many and will be fondly remembered for his warmth, amiable personality, wit, generosity, and wisdom, as well as his ability to make friends easily across all ages and social backgrounds.

Prayers were held on 10th August 2025 at the Ryadha Mosque in Majengo. He was later interred at the Kariokor Muslim Cemetry in Nairobi.

To honor Salim’s life, the family will be holding daily prayers at his Kahawa Sukari residence, off Garissa Road, 3 South Avenue.

Salim has been ailing for the last five years and was receiving treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital — Nairobi, where he incurred high medical bills. We appeal to friends to support the family in offsetting the current outstanding bill. Contributions may be sent Account Number 02505278686150 (I&M Bank). Mpesa Paybill Number 542541.

We, as a family, take this opportunity to thank you a for your unwavering moral, financial support during this difficult time. May God bless you all.

Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilayhi Raji’un