Jammah has over the years keep a low profile despite being married to arguably one of ODM Leader Raila Odinga’s most trusted allies.

She has made a name for herself in Migori County for advocating and championing for the education of the girl child and empowerment of women in society.

He good deeds have often been overshadowed on a national scale by the political fame that MP Mohamed commands.

Background & Education

Jammah like her husband is of Somali origin from North Eastern Kenya, but, has found home in Migori County.

On the other hand, the Suna East MP was born and raised in Migori County, even attended Migori Primary School.

Details of Jammah’s early life and education still remains unknown to the public, but her mastery an eloquence in the queen’s language indicates a learned fellow.

She is a committed Muslim, a fact that is made loud by her sartorial choices. She loves rocking the burka and the niqab.

Family

Jammah is married to Mohamed and the lovely couple is blessed with five children. Images of the family, however, are hard to come by.

Politics

As the saying goes, “the spouse of a politician is a politician”. Politics, especially campaigns and elections are hotly contested affairs in any part of this country.

Jammah has often come out to campaign for her husband in campaigns leading up to general elections.

In 2017, she led multiple campaigns whereby she engaged women and youth from Suna East to vote for the re-election of Mohamed, and the election of ODM Leader Raila Odinga as president.

She has been a vocal figure in the constituency, constantly engaging members of the public on development projects in the region.

On August 1, she along with her husband, hosted leaders led by the Former Prime Minister in Migori, as he drums up support for the 2022 general elections.

Mastery of Dholuo

During the meeting which was held at her home on Sunday, August 1, Jammah wowed the congregation with her fluent and eloquent mastery of the Luo language.

She urged members of the public to support the agendas fronted by Odinga as the country gears up for a heated campaign in 2022.

Jammah gave an analogy of the honey badger, urging ODM supporters to be resilient in their pursuit for better leadership.

“Snakes and are scared of the honey badger. The badger is fearless and always craves for honey. It won’t stop at anything to pick honey,” she started.

“This is how we should also die for our leader Raila. The wife of a politician is also a politician. Behind a politician there is even a better politician. Isn’t it?” she posed.

Jammah then proceeded to joke that she is a better politician than her husband. All this time, engaging in dholuo as the crowd struggled to control their laughter.

“Baba (Raila), this time we are aiming for victory. We (followers) will not fail you. You are all welcome at home again and again,” she concluded.

Junet Mohamed is a seasoned Kenyan legislator who represents Suna East Constituency in parliament. The close ally to former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, is a vocal politician known for his support for the Building Bridges Initiative. This article looks into the biography of the first Kenyan-Somali to win a seat in a predominantly Luo region. 

Age and Place of Birth

Junet Mohamed celebrates his birthday on 25 October and as at 2020 he was 43 years old. He was born in a family that upheld Islamic beliefs, culture and traditions. Junet is the second born in his family, and has eight siblings. His father, Sheikh Nuh Mohamed originally hailed from Mandera county where most Kenyan Somalis reside. This was before he moved to Migori in pursuance of a wholesale business in the area. 

Education Background

The lawmaker is a University of Nairobi graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He joined the university upon completing his high school education in Lenana High School. Before then, he began his education in Migori Primary School. 

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Career Journey

Just like most Kenyans, Hon. Mohamed did not pursue the course he studied in college. He drifted to the political arena. He based his campaigns around the time he has spent growing up in Migori and garnered support from his friends who rallied up more Luos to support his bid. In 2003, Junet Mohamed held the role of Migori town councillor which marked the genesis of his career in politics. Ten years later in the ballots, he overtook former influential politicians in the region such as Likowa Owino and John Pesa in the race for the MP seat. He won the elections in 2013 and in 2017, being offered another term as the Member of Parliament for Suna East. His political career in Nyanza has been immensely supported by Raila Odinga with whom he has a close friendship. The Suna East MP has been rallying up support across the country, most recently in Mandera, for the Building Bridges Initiative that seeks to amend Kenya’s constitution. 

Hon. Mohamed serves as the minority leader in the National Assembly and represents his constituency on an Orange Democratic Movement ticket. 

Personal Life

The minority leader is a Muslim by religion and is married to one, Deka Jamaa. The couple has five children who are often kept away from public scrutiny. 

He has spent most of his time in Migori county, such that he is able to speak some Luo words and claims to understand the language comprehensively. 

Net worth and Assets

The Member of Parliament makes an approximated Ksh 530,000 in salary per month. This comes with more allowances such as transport, housing, and entertainment. His father, Sheikh Nuh was a serious businessman who ran a wholesale business while raising his children in Migori. Information on whether the legislator runs other non-governmental ventures remains unavailable. 

Contacts

Twitter – @JunetMohamed