I spent the weekend visiting my brother the MP for Kibra, Hon Ken Okoth, who is in Paris for medical treatment. In spite of the pain & suffering he has endured, I found him in a cheerful mood and high spirits. He is an extraordinary person with a strong faith and fortitude.
Yusuf Hassan
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MP Kamukunji. @NAssemblyKE. I Ex-UN I Ex-BBC. I FB: facebook.com/YusufHassanAbdi. Working HARD for the people of Kamukunji.
- In 1997 Kibaki was on a visit to Johannesburg at the invitation of the ANC. After hosting him for dinner,I took him on a tour of the city. When we passed the famous Market Theatre area, we saw a sign that the legendary musician Hugh Masekela was performing there that evening. 1/4
- On this day in 1979, I arrived in Britain to begin my job as a broadcaster at the BBC WS located at Bush House in London.I had no idea that this marked the start of an amazing journey filled with opportunities and growth that would transform my life beyond my wildest dreams.
- 8-yrs ago, a horrific bomb attack left me crippled & plunged me into a protracted period of darkness & despair. By the grace of God, I found the strength to persevere & endure the pain & suffering and mend my shattered body & resuscitate my wounded soul and spirit. 1/2
- Really emotional day for me to welcome Imran Okoth, the new MP for Kibra, to parliament, and to know for sure that the legacy of my late friend and parliamentary colleague Kenneth Okoth will live on. Congratulations @ImranOkoth and all the best.
- GRATITUDE. What a great pleasure and honour to serve the wonderful people of Kamukunji one more time.
- President William Ruto is now the foremost leader and trailblazer in Africa's pursuit of climate action, climate justice, and a fairer, more equitable global system. He embodies the moral compass guiding Africa in its relentless quest for fairness and justice for its citizens.
- Dearest Ken, Our thoughts are with you as you battle with this disease.The whole of Kenya is behind you and sends you strength. You’re a fighter and I’ve no doubt that you will defeat it and emerge the victor. Be strong and courageous.This Post is from a suspended account. Learn more
- Replying to @MPyusufhassanLittle did I know then that I will return home to become an MP thru his PNU party in Kamukunji, which in 2011 was an extension of his old constituency of Bahati. He was truly a transformative leader & a great statesman. A man of few words but lots of actions. Fare thee well. 4/4
- The senseless killing of Ibrahim Ramadhan Chege, a 17 year-old youth from Kamukunji, is a tragedy that deeply saddens and angers me. I strongly condemn the murder of Ibrahim, who was shot in the head by a police officer in Majengo yesterday evening and died shortly after being
- @RailaOdinga addressed a massive rally at the historic #Kamukunji Kamukunji Grounds today where he unveiled the strong Nairobi #Azimio gubernatorial, parliamentary and county assembly team.
- The moon has been sighted, signalling the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Extending my warmest regards to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Kenya and around the world during this auspicious month of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak
- Astonished by the sheer number of outrageous, irrational, and nonsensical ideas that emanate from certain government officials. Is this piece in today’s @NationMediaGrp fact or fiction? Why on earth would the Cabinet Secretary for MITI even think of proposing a bill that




















