- The funeral will then be held on Sunday at 1.30 pm at Kisumu Jamatkhana, before departure at 2.30 pm for the cemetery
- Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o mourned the death of Amin
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Kisumu business tycoon Amin Gilani will be buried in Kisumu on Sunday.
Amin, who owns Mayfair Holdings, died on March 2 aged 70 in the United Kingdom, where he was receiving treatment.
He will be buried according to the Ismailia rites at the City’s cemetery.
The family said a fundraising (Dilsoji) will be held on Saturday at Kisumu Jamatkhana, after prayer (Jamati) ceremonies.
The viewing of the body (Samar and Ziyarat) will take place at the same place after prayers (Jamati) ceremonies.
The funeral service will then be held on Sunday at 1.30 pm, before departure to the cemetery at 2.30 pm.
“The Jamat (Islamic community) is requested to forgive the departed soul for any ill will or hurt that may have been caused knowingly or unknowingly and pray for the eternal peace and rest of the soul. Ameen,” the statement reads.
Amin was the executive director of Mayfair holdings, parent company of Sunblest Bread, Imperial Sarova Hotel and Imperial Express Hotel in Kisumu.
He is survived with two children and wife Munira Gilani.
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o mourned him as an astute businessman who has impacted many lives in Kisumu and beyond.
In a statement by the county communications unit, Nyong'o said the sudden demise of the tycoon has robbed Kisumu of a great investment partner.
"I have learned with deep shock about the death of Gilani. Please accept our prayers and deepest sympathy on behalf of the people of Kisumu. May his soul rest in peace," he said.
Gilani's business enterprises have employed hundreds of people and contributed greatly to Kisumu county’s investment profile, especially in tourism and manufacturing sectors.
The governor and wife Dorothy said they learnt with great shock the unfortunate passing of Amin.
"A few days ago, Dorothy and I were at the Kisumu International Airport seeing off Amin's wife Munira Gilani as she was rushing to London to be with her beloved husband. Now the Almighty has taken him" he said.
Condolence books have been opened at the Imperial Express Hotel, Imperial Sarova Hotel and Sunblest Offices.
Leaders from Kisumu and residents have sent condolences to the family.
On Tuesday, locals streamed to Mayfair holdings offices to sign condolence books.