TUBI BIDU MOHAMED: Who Was The Late Isiolo South’s Member of Parliament?
Tubi Bidu Mohamed, the Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
His death was confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who informed Parliament that the first-term politician died at Nairobi Hospital.
Wetang’ula expressed “profound, deep sorrow” upon learning of his death.
“Hon Members, as we come to terms with the great loss, let us remember Hon Tubi for his remarkable service and the positive impact he had on our nation,” Wetang’ula said in his tribute.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, constituents, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.”
Tubi entered Parliament after winning the Isiolo South seat on the Jubilee Party ticket in the August 2022 General Election.
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.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) November 12, 2025
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
— Hon. Aden Duale, EGH (@HonAdenDuale) November 12, 2025
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.
Hon. Tubi was a respected elder and a dedicated leader who served his… pic.twitter.com/fFyJtNtYz8
During his service in the National Assembly, he was a member of both the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining and the Public Petitions Committee.
His work showed his lifelong interest in environmental protection and sustainable development.
Tubi had already established himself at the local level before moving on to national politics.
He was the first Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly, serving from 2013 to 2017.
In that role, he was renowned for his conscientious leadership and dedication to developing county institutions and advocating for his constituents’ well being.
His interest in environmental conservation led him to spend much of his early years in public service, combining positions in wildlife and environmental management.
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He began his career in conservation and advanced through the ranks to reach key positions on many county councils.
Between 1993 and 1996, he served as acting warden in charge of Isiolo Parks under the Isiolo county council, before being confirmed as Chief Game Warden from 2004 to 2008.
He later worked as Chief Game Warden at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County between 2009 and 2012, and later at Samburu Park under the Samburu County Council from 2012 to 2013.
His experience in wildlife conservation shaped his approach to public service, where he consistently pushed for environmental protection and responsible land use.
EDUCATION
Details regarding his early education are few, although records reveal that he attended Isiolo Secondary School for O’Level studies from 1971 to 1975.
He later earned a Diploma in Wildlife Management from the College of African Wildlife Management in Moshi, Tanzania, from 1999 to 2001.
Tubi continued his studies later in life, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Development from Gretsa University in Thika in 2015-2018.
Tubi Bidu Mohamed will be remembered as a dedicated leader who worked tirelessly for public service, environmental protection, and the betterment of his community.
His journey from a wildlife warden to a county speaker and eventually to a Member of Parliament reflected a lifetime of service rooted in integrity and a genuine concern for his people.
TUBI BIDU MOHAMED: Who Was The Late Isiolo South’s Member of Parliament?
