Najib Balala, the cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, and his family are in mourning following the sudden death of Sheikh Salim Mohamed Abdallah Balala, the eldest Balala sibling.
Balala, who was devastated by the news, shared it on his social media accounts along with the information that the late Sheikh Salim was the father of four sons and three girls.
It is with great sadness to announce the death of my eldest brother, Sheikh Salim Mohamed Abdallah Balala.
The late Sheikh Salim is father to Salaah Balala, Abdallah Balala, Taufiq Balala, Mohammed Balala and 3 daughters.
— Hon. Najib Balala (@tunajibu) September 1, 2022
“It is with great sadness to announce the death of my eldest brother, Sheikh Salim Mohamed Abdallah Balala. The late Sheikh Salim is father to Salaah Balala, Abdallah Balala, Taufiq Balala, Mohammed Balala and 3 daughters.
