MP Bidu Mohamed Dies

Isiolo South Member of Parliament (MP) Tubi Bidu Mohamed is dead. 

Bidu passed away while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed on Wednesday, November 12, evening.

In a formal statement to the House under Standing Order 42(2), Wetang’ula described the death of the first-term legislator, elected on a Jubilee Party ticket in 2022, as a significant loss to both Parliament and the nation.

“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, Hon. Tubi Bidu Mohamed, who has left us this evening while receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital,” Wetang’ula said.

Isiolo South Member of Parliament Mohamed Tibu during swearing-in. /CITIZEN DIGITAL

President William Ruto, expressing his condolences for Tubi, called him a committed public servant and a fervent supporter of education, further noting that the late legislator was devoted to uplifting communities through access to knowledge and opportunities.

"His commitment to transforming the lives of his constituents and advancing development in Isiolo stands as a lasting legacy of his leadership," Ruto mourned in a statement on his social media pages.

He added, "May the Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace and comfort his loved ones during this very difficult time."

Tubi Bidu Mohamed Profile

Bidu Mohamed was the Member of Parliament for Isiolo South Constituency in Isiolo County, elected in August 2022 on a Jubilee Party ticket.

He began his secondary education at Isiolo Secondary School and later earned a Diploma in Wildlife from the College of African Wildlife Management, Moshi, Tanzania, between 1999 and 2001. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development from Gretsa University from 2015 to 2018.

Before entering national politics, Mohamed had a long career in wildlife conservation and local governance. He served in various roles including Acting Warden-in-Charge at Isiolo County Council from 1993 to 1996, Game Warden and Senior Warden, and Chief Game Warden at Isiolo Parks between 2004 and 2008.

He later worked at Maasai Mara National Reserve from 2009 to 2012 and at Samburu Park from 2012 to 2013. Mohamed also served as the inaugural Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly from 2013 to 2017, before taking on the role of MP for Isiolo South in 2022.

As a legislator, Mohamed served on committees including the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining, as well as the Public Petitions Committee.

His legislative focus drew on his previous career, emphasizing wildlife conservation, environmental management, and infrastructure development in his constituency to improve service delivery and living conditions for his community.

Mohamed’s sudden passing this evening marked the end of a rising public-service career. He is remembered by colleagues and regional leaders as a committed figure who bridged experience in conservation with governance and community development, particularly in Northern Kenya.

His death leaves a leadership gap in Isiolo South, a region where strong local representation in the national assembly was still being solidified.