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By Kuria Kimani

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 Administratio Muhammad biography.