Mohamed Abdi Affey

Amb. Mohamed Abdi Affey born 1968 in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, is a politician who is currently IGAD'S special Envoy to Somalia^[1] and A former member of Parliament for Wajir South Constituency (1997-2002). He also served as nominated member of parliament (2008-2013) for ODM-Kenya

Early life

Amb. Mohamed Abdi Affey was born in a remote village in Wajir County, Kenya. He was raised by his Uncle Mzee Adan Affey,who served as a civil servant in the Kenyan Government. Mohamed started his elementary education in Mandera County.

Education

Amb. Affey has a masters degree in international conflict management from the University of Nairobi and a bachelor degree in sociology and political science from Kenyatta University.^[2]

Political Life

At 27 years old, Affey was one of the youngest politicians in Kenya's history to be elected to parliament, representing Wajir South constituency on a KANU Party ticket. He served a stint in the ministry of foreign affairs as assistant minister.^[3] On 2002 Affey tried to defend his parliamentary seat on a KANU ticket but lost in the primaries. on July 2003 President Mwai Kibaki appointed him as Kenya's Ambassador to Somalia, a position he held till May 2007 before he resigned.^[4]

In the 2013 General Elections Affey contested for the senatorial position in Wajir county which he lost.

Personal Life

Affey is married with seven boys.

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