I have received news of the death of Sheikh Yahya Hussein, who passed away today (yesterday) with sadness. The late Sheikh gained popularity in and outside the country for his gift of astrology and palmistry, Kikwete said.President Kikwete requesting the deceaseds family members to receive the condolence message on the bereavement of their important family leader said:
I understand the pain that you are going through at this moment when you have lost your beloved one. I know he was a parent, father, grandfather and guardian of so many people for the family. He has left a big gap that is difficult to be covered, Kikwete said.