Yusuf Hassan Biography
Yusuf Hassan is a Somali-Kenyan politician, diplomat, social activist , a former journalist and a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi County.He is a member of The National Alliance (TNA) party and a coalition member of Jubilee Alliance. He is a former Director of IRIN. After working many years with the United Nations, he joined the Kenya parliament as a legislator in 2011.
Facts About Yusuf Hassan
- Name: Abdi, Yusuf Hassan
- Age: He was born in 1958.
- Political Party: Jubilee Party
- Constituency: Kamukunji Constituency
- Telephone: 020 2848418 / 020 2221 291 / 0702999295
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- Email: Yusuf.hassan@ymail.com / kamukunji@parliament.go.ke
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- Address: Parliament Buildings Parliament Rd. P.O. Box 41842 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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Yusuf Hassan Education
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts
- Qualification: Graduate student, Master of Arts degree (MA) in international relations
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: University of Middlesex
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Humanities
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: University of Middlesex
- Qualification: Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
- Date: Not Available
- Education Institution: Taranganya Secondary School in Kuria
- Qualification: Not Available
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- Education Institution: Aga Khan Primary School
- Qualification: Not Available
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- Education Institution: Garissa Primary School in Garissa
- Qualification: Not Available
Yusuf Hassan Political Career
Prompted by requests from the Somali business community in Eastleigh to run for office, Yusuf Hassan stepped down from his post with the UN in 2007 to present himself as a candidate in that year’s Kamukunji by-election. Initially running on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket, he reportedly won the seat until party leaders later reversed the decision and awarded the position to a rival challenger.
Hassan subsequently switched tickets to ODM-Kenya, where he came in third in a December 2007 by-election marred by voting irregularities. According to Hassan’s supporters, he would have won the seat had it not been for stolen ballot boxes. In August 2011, Yusuf Hassan again presented himself as a candidate for the Kamukunji Constituency, this time on a Party of National Unity (PNU) ticket.
He obtained 19,030 votes, securing the win in an election marked by low voter turnout and party clashes, but otherwise described as free and fair. During his first few months in parliament, Yusuf Hassan was a frequent floor speaker. Addressing the National Assembly 214 times as of December 2012, he often championed issues of concern to his Somali community.
In 2012, Yusuf Hassan announced his intention to run again for office. He subsequently met with Somali groups in Columbus, Ohio to drum up support for his re-election bid. The ensuing conference was reportedly attended by many members of the Somali community, who greeted Hassan warmly and pledged to support his campaign.
On December 7, 2012, Yusuf Hassan was wounded in a night-time grenade attack in Eastleigh, while he was convening with his constituents after prayers at the Hidaya Mosque. According to Hiiraan Online, Yusuf Hassan had been targeted by anti-peace elements, who tried to assassinate him due to his work with the Kamukunji Constituency.
Yusuf Hassan was subsequently transported to the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was treated for a broken leg. Police later cordoned off the scene of the explosion as they conducted investigations into the blast’s cause. In January 2013, Yusuf Hassan underwent extensive reconstructive surgery on his lower legs at a Johannesburg hospital.
He was reportedly making good progress according to his wife. In March 2013, on a The National Alliance (TNA) party ticket, Yusuf Hassan was re-elected to a second term as an MP for the Kamukunji Constituency.
Membership to Committees
Date: 2017 To date
Committee: Committee on Appointments
Position Held: Member
Date: 2017 To date
Committee: Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations
Position Held: Member
Date: 2013 To date
Committee: Committee on Delegated Legislation
Position Held: Member
Date: 2013 To date
Committee: Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations
Position Held: Member
Date: 1982 – 1987
Committee: UK of Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners of Kenya (CPRK)
Position Held: Member
Yusuf Hassan Age
Yusuf a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi County was born in 1958.
Yusuf Hassan Family
Hassan Parents, Brothers and Sisters
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Wife
Yusuf is married to his beautiful wife, Susannah Price. Together they are blessed with five children whose names are not disclosed to the public. However, information about his children’s names will be updated as soon as it is available.
Yusuf Hassan Salary
According to our reliable source, an MP in Kenya earn a monthly basic taxable salary of Kshs. 532,500 and a number of allowances, meaning each member get an average minimum gross salary of Ksh1,378, 000. The allowances include mileage, sitting and responsibility perks.
Besides their salaries, Members of Parliament are entitled to a mortgage loan, car loan and medical cover facility. It is noteworthy that the mortgage and car facilities are loan facilities that are granted to Members of Parliament on interest and payable within five years being their term of office.
Yusuf Hassan Net Worth
Working as an MP, there is no doubt Yusuf earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Yusuf Hassan Political Positions
Current Political Positions
From 10th March 2013: Member of Parliament for Kamukunji Constituency
From 13th February 2013: Coalition Member of Jubilee Alliance
From January 2013 : Member The National Alliance (TNA)
Previous Political Positions
Ended 4th March 2013: Aspirant MP for Kamukunji Constituency
From 18th August 2011 – 4th March 2013: Member of Parliament for Kamukunji Constituency
From 2011 – January 2013 : Member of Party of National Unity
Yusuf Hassan Awards
In 2012, Yusuf Hassan was named Person of the Year by the Somali news organization Hiiraan Online. According to the media outlet, Yusuf Hassan was chosen because of his effective representation of the Somali community, his strong relationship with Eastleigh’s business constituency, and his success in landing key infrastructure development projects for the riding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yusuf Hassan
Who is Yusuf Hassan?
Yusuf Hassan is a Somali-Kenyan politician, diplomat, social activist , a former journalist and a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi County.
How old is Yusuf Hassan?
Yusuf a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi County was born in 1958.
Is Yusuf Hassan married?
Yusuf is married to his beautiful wife, Susannah Price.
Yusuf Hassan Salary?
According to our reliable source, an MP in Kenya earn a monthly basic taxable salary of Kshs. 532,500 and a number of allowances, meaning each member get an average minimum gross salary of Ksh1,378, 000. The allowances include mileage, sitting and responsibility perks.
How much is Yusuf Hassan net worth?
Yusuf has not yet revealed his net worth, therefore it is not known what properties he has under his name.
Where does Yusuf Hassan live?
Because of security reasons, Yusuf has not shared his precise location of residence. Otherwise, if we get images of his house, we will upload them immediately.
Where is Yusuf Hassan now?
He is the current MP for Kamukunji Constituency in Nairobi County .
Overview of a Members of Parliament in Kenya
Kenya has a total of 349 Members of Parliament; 290 elected from the constituencies, 47 women elected from the counties and 12 members nominated by parliamentary political parties to represent special interests of youth, persons with disabilities and workers. The speaker serves as an ex-official member.
Responsibilities of Member Parliament
- Representation: Acts on your behalf on issues of concern to you & the nation.
- Oversight: Controls budget, oversees the presidency, ministries and parastatals plus appointments.
- Legislation: Develops or contributes to lawmaking.
- CDF: Runs the Constituency Development Fund.
Qualifications for Election as an MP
A person is eligible for election as a member of Parliament if the person
- is registered as a voter;
- satisfies any educational, moral and ethical requirements prescribed by this Constitution or by an Act of Parliament
- is nominated by a political party, or is an independent candidate who is supported by at least one thousand registered voters in the constituency
Disqualifications for Election as an MP
A person is disqualified from being elected a member of Parliament if the person
- is a State officer or other public officer, other than a member of Parliament;
- has, at any time within the five years immediately preceding the date of election, held office as a member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission;
- has not been a citizen of Kenya for at least the ten years immediately preceding the date of the election;
- is a member of a county assembly;
- is of unsound mind;
- is an undischarged bankrupt;
- is subject to a sentence of imprisonment of at least six months, as at the date of registration as a candidate, or at the date of election; (A person is not disqualified unless all possibility of appeal or review of the relevant sentence or decision has been exhausted)
- is found, in accordance with any law, to have misused or abused a State office or public office or in any way to have contravened Chapter Six.pf the Kenyan constitution
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