Mohamed Yusuf Haji Dies – Former Cabinet Minister and Garissa Senator
Mohamed Yusuf Haji Dies – Former Cabinet Minister and Garissa Senator

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February 15, 2021

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Yusuf Haji, who most recently chaired BBI Taskforce, has been mourned by both leaders and wananchi as a statesman.

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Mohamed Yusuf Haji Dies – Former Cabinet Minister and Garissa Senator

Mohamed Yusuf Haji Dies – Former Cabinet Minister and Garissa Senator

Former Cabinet Minister and Garissa Senator Mohamed Yusuf Haji (88) has died.

Yusuf Haji’s family confirmed that the Senator died at Nairobi hospital after a long illness. He will be buried at Lang’ata Muslim Cemetery today after 4 pm prayers at the South C Mosque, family says.

Yusuf Haji, who most recently chaired BBI Taskforce, has been mourned by both leaders and wananchi as a statesman.

RIP Yussuf Haji

Yussuf Haji was the Minister of Defence of Kenya from 2008 to 2013, and briefly served as its acting Minister of Internal Security and Provincial Affairs in 2012.

He is the father of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji.

Yussuf Haji also worked as a Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Service and worked in the Attorney General’s office since 1999.

Below are some of the condolence messages shared by Kenyans on Twitter (KOT).

William Samoei Ruto, PhD : The country has lost a devoted and indefatigable administrator who was cause-driven. Senator Mohamed Yusuf Haji was a gifted politician, modest yet strategic schemer with ground-breaking mediation skills.

 

Dr Boni Khalwale CBS, MBChB: I tweet to mourn Senator Yusuf Haji & to send my heart-felt condolences to his family & friends. He was my colleague & friend of many years in the National Assembly & Senate. The people of Western remember him fondly for his service as our Provincial Commissioner. RIP kiongozi

MUHAMMAD ONYANGO®: Whenever i went for Friday prayers in Westlands, i would find Mzee Yusuf Haji in his usual corner of the mosque
reciting Qur’an and doing Adhkaar with a bodyguard on standby. He would come early and after prayers say a word or two with the Muslim faithfuls before leaving.

Dr. Alfred Mutua: Quite sad this morning to hear of the passing of Yusuf Haji. We have lost a remarkable leader & GOOD man. My pole to his family. We worked closely together for years & once had stones thrown at the two of us as we made our way to Jamia Mosque to quell a riot. Rest In Peace Mzee.

 

Wycliffe A. Oparanya: Senator Mohammed Yusuf Haji was a dedicated, committed, hands-on and focused public servant who served this country diligently in different capacities. He will be remembered for his contribution, wise counsel and steadfast leadership as chairman of the BBI taskforce team.
 
Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) : Your advice, counsel, guidance and leadership will be hugely missed. May jannah be your final abode mzee Yusuf Haji. Always had kind words. Always there when his priceless guidance was needed. Always humble. A huge loss for Kenya & for Northern Kenya in particular.
Dr. Eng. Karanja Kibicho: Senator Yusuf Haji‘s mentorship overflew beyond his family; many of us have lived looking up to him for inspiration that has been dripping from his principle. All we offer is our prayers to God to assuage the immeasurable pain the family is experiencing during this dark moment.
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