Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi dies

The late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi. (Photo: Courtesy)

By Dennis Tarus
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Mohamed was elected to serve Isiolo South Constituency in August 2022 under the Jubilee Party.

Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi is dead.

The MP died on Wednesday while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.

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Until his death, Mohamed served as a Member of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining, and the Public Petitions Committee.

He was elected to serve Isiolo South Constituency in August 2022 under the Jubilee Party.

President William Ruto said the MP will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and a passionate advocate for education, who believed in empowering communities through knowledge and opportunity.

"I have learnt with deep sorrow of the passing on of Isiolo South MP, Hon Mohamed Tubi. On behalf of the government and the people of Kenya, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the people of Isiolo South," he said.

"His commitment to transforming the lives of his constituents and advancing development in Isiolo stands as a lasting legacy of his leadership. May the Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace and comfort his loved ones during this very difficult time."

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula confirmed the passing of Mohamed on Wednesday evening.

"It is with profound sorrow that I inform you and the nation of the demise of our esteemed colleague, the Member for Isiolo South Constituency, the Hon. Tubi Bidu Mohamed, MP, who has left us this evening, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital," he said in a statement.

"As we come to terms with this great loss, let us remember Hon. Mohamed for his remarkable service and the positive impact he had on our nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, constituents and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. May his soul rest in eternal peace."

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale eulogised Mohamed as a respected elder and a dedicated leader who served his constituents with commitment and humility since his election in 2022.

"Today, our nation, and especially the people of Northern Kenya, mourn the passing of Hon. Mohamed Tubi, MP for Isiolo South, who succumbed after a long illness. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the people of Isiolo South. May Allah have mercy on him, and may Allah grant his family patience," he said.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo eulogised the MP as a principled and courageous leader.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Hon. Mohamed Tubi Bidu, Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, this evening at Nairobi Hospital. He was steadfast in his convictions and always guided by a deep desire to uplift the lives of his constituents and foster unity across our county," he said.

"Mohamed previously served with distinction as the first Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly, where he laid a strong foundation for the growth of our devolved governance system. He was a principled and courageous leader, steadfast in his convictions and always guided by a deep desire to uplift the lives of his constituents and foster unity across our county.