- Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu Mohamed dies while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Health CS Aden Duale pay tribute.
The Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, Tubi Bidu Mohamed, has died while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. His passing was confirmed on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who described it as a significant loss to the country and Parliament.
Tubi Bidu, who was serving his first term in the National Assembly, sat on the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining and the Public Petitions Committee.
Before joining Parliament, he made history as the first Speaker of Isiolo County Assembly, a position he held until 2017.
Speaker Wetang’ula praised the late legislator for his dedication, humility, and service to his constituents.
“As we come to terms with this great loss, let us remember Tubi 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,” he said.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale described Tubi Bidu as a respected elder and pillar of leadership in Northern Kenya.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Today, our nation mourns the passing of Hon. Mohamed Tubi, MP for Isiolo South, who succumbed after a long illness,” Duale said, extending condolences to the family and the people of Isiolo South.
Funeral arrangements and further details regarding the late MP’s memorial are expected to be announced in the coming days.
