I miss everything: Amina Mohamed remembers late husband 5 years after his death
By Valerian Khakayi, July 29, 2026Former Cabinet Secretary and Ambassador Amina Mohamed has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Khalid, marking five years since his passing with an emotional message about love, loss and the enduring memories they created together.
In a moving post publicly shared on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Amina admitted that although five years have gone by, living without her husband still feels unimaginable.
“It seems impossible that I have learned to count time without you,” Amina wrote, adding that some days it still feels as though he has only stepped away briefly and will return with his familiar smile.
Reflecting on life since his death, Amina said there has not been a single day when she has not spoken to him in her heart.
She revealed that people often ask what she misses most but insisted there is no simple answer.
“It is impossible to answer because I miss everything,” she wrote.
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Amina on Khalid’s character
Amina described Khalid as a loving husband and devoted father whose presence made every burden feel lighter. She recalled his unwavering love, kindness and ability to make everyone around him feel valued, whether family, friends, colleagues or even strangers.
She also remembered his infectious laughter, saying it had the power to brighten every room and bring people together.
“It wasn’t just a laugh; it was an embrace,” she said, noting that many people still remember him first for the joy he brought into their lives.
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The former CS said she continues to see Khalid’s qualities reflected in their children, from their kindness and fairness to their willingness to help others, adding that they would give anything to have one more conversation with their father and that he would be immensely proud of the people they have become.
Amina also confessed that she still finds herself wanting to share stories with him and imagining the advice or humour he would have offered during life’s challenges.
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Amina on grief
She reflected on grief, saying she does not believe it becomes smaller with time.
“I think life simply grows around it. The love remains exactly the same,” she wrote.
Thanking Khalid for the love he gave their family, Amina praised him for leaving the world a kinder place through his compassion and generosity.
She concluded her tribute by saying that although he died too soon, his legacy continues to live on through their children, the stories shared by friends and the countless lives he touched.
“You were our greatest blessing. You still are. You are loved. You are missed. You are thanked every day,” she wrote.