President Samia’s husband buried in Kizimkazi, leaves two widows
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was laid to rest in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar. The funeral was attended by high-ranking government and religious officials.
Why it matters
The death of a presidential spouse is a significant national event in Tanzania, drawing attention to the country's political leadership and cultural traditions.
Unguja. The husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Mr Hafidh Ameir Hassan has been buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, leaving behind two widows, four children and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral prayer held on Monday, September 7, 2026, was led by Zanzibar Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Omar Kaabi.
Government, religious and political leaders attended the funeral, led by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi and Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba.
Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi places soil on the grave of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the late husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, during his burial in Kizimkazi, Unguja, Zanzibar. PHOTO | COURTESY
Reading the deceased's biography, Deputy Director of State House Communications, Mr Shabaan Kisu, said the deceased was born on January 1, 1946, in Kisakasaka village, West B District, Urban West Region, Unguja.
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