Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yussuf Hassan’s elder brother has died.
In a statement on Monday, November 3, the legislator announced the passing of his elder brother, Abdikadir, who succumbed to a long illness in the morning hours.
“A deeply sad day for our family as we mourn the loss of my elder brother, Abdikadir, who departed this morning after a long illness,” Hassan stated.
The MP described his late brother as an incredibly warm and kind person who touched many lives through his compassion and generosity.
“He was an incredibly warm and kind person who touched so many lives with his compassion and generosity, and whose presence brought comfort to all who knew him,” he added.
Hassan further eulogized Abdikadir as a man of quiet strength, a thoughtful spirit, and someone who demonstrated unwavering commitment to his family and community.
According to the statement, Abdikadir will be laid to rest at the Langata Muslim Cemetery at 4:30 pm on Monday afternoon, following ASR prayers at Masjid Nur in South C.
“May Allah have mercy on our brother and grant him Jannah al-Firdous,” the MP prayed.
In recent deaths involving relatives to political figures, the ODM Party announced the passing of Mama Rose Kajwang, widow of the late Homa Bay Senator Gerald Otieno Kajwang less than a week ago.
In a statement on October 30, ODM expressed its condolences, highlighting the depth of grief within both the family and the wider political community.
“We mourn the passing of Mama Rose Kajwang, widow of the late Sen. Gerald Otieno Kajwang earlier today after an illness. As Orange family, we commiserate with the entire Kajwang family and the people of Suba North for the loss. May Rose’s soul Rest in Peace,” the party stated.
Rose had briefly attracted public attention in January 2022 when Kajwang’s family became embroiled in a court dispute over the distribution of the late lawmaker’s estate, with disagreements arising on how it should be shared among beneficiaries.
