Junet Mohamed
Junet Mohamed | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 Mandera, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Education | Lenana School University of Nairobi Woodvale Institute |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Office | Minority Leader in the kenya National Assembly Suna East Constituency Member of Parliament |
| Political party | ODM |
| Spouse | Faika Deka Jammah |
Junet Muhamed is a Kenyan politician from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He is the minority leader in the National Assembly of the 13th Parliament of Kenya.[1]
Early life
[edit]Junet Mohamed was born on October 25, 1977, in Mandera County, Kenya. He grew up in a large family as the second-born among nine siblings. His father, Sheikh Nuh Mohamed, originally hailed from Mandera but later moved the family to Migori County to pursue a wholesale business. This relocation exposed Junet to diverse cultures and experiences, shaping his outlook and future endeavors.[2][3]
Education
[edit]Mohamed's educational journey began at Mandera D.E.B. Primary School, where he completed his primary education.[2] He attended Lenana School, a prestigious secondary institution in Nairobi, for his high school studies.[1] He pursued higher education at the University of Nairobi, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Business Management from the Woodvale Institute.[1]
Politics
[edit]Mohamed's political career began in 2005, when he was nominated as a councillor and later served as the mayor of Migori County Council.[1] In 2013, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Suna East Constituency on an ODM party ticket, becoming the first Kenyan Somali to win a parliamentary seat in the predominantly Luo region. He was re-elected in 2017 and 2022, serving three consecutive terms.
Throughout his tenure, Mohamed has been an active member of various parliamentary committees, including the House Business Committee, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, and the Public Debt and Privatization Committee. He is also known for his robust contributions to debates on bills, motions, and reports in the National Assembly.
Mohamed currently serves as the Minority Leader in Kenya's National Assembly, a position he assumed in September 2022.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Hon. Junet Mohamed, CBS, MP, Leader of the Minority Party".
- ^ a b Omondi, Mercy (27 August 2024). "Junet Mohamed Profile: Education Background, Family, Career and Politics". The Kenya Times.
- ^ "Junet Mohamed Biography, Age, Early Childhood And Career Path". 10 December 2020.
- ^ Tongola, Mate (6 August 2024). "Azimio endorses Junet, Millie for parliamentary leadership positions". The saturday Standard.
- ^ Moturi, Ndubi; Omulo, Collins (31 July 2024). "ODM picks Junet Mohamed as House Minority Leader, Millie Odhiambo as Minority Whip". Daily Nation.
See also
[edit]- Living people
- University of Nairobi alumni
- People from Migori County
- Alumni of Lenana School
- Members of the 11th Parliament of Kenya
- Members of the 12th Parliament of Kenya
- Members of the 13th Parliament of Kenya
- Orange Democratic Movement politicians
- 1977 births
- Kenyan politicians
- 21st-century Kenyan politicians