HUSSEIN ABDI
| AGE | NOT KNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Hussein Abdi is a Kenyan politician and the current Member of Parliament representing Tarbaj Constituency in Wajir County.
He was elected on 16 August 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and is serving his first term in the 13th Parliament, which will run until 2027.
Hussein Abdi has consistently advocated for sustainable development initiatives, particularly those focused on enhancing water infrastructure for his constituents.
Educational Background of Hussein Abdi
Barre Hussein Abdi began his educational journey from 1986 to 1993 at Wajir Full Primary School, where he earned a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
He proceeded to Starehe Boys’ School, where he completed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) between 1994 and 1997.
Later, Hussein Abdi proceeded to the University of Nairobi, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2000 to 2004.
Thereafter, he pursued a professional development certificate under the Heinrich Böll Foundation (PLDP) between 2003 and 2005.
Career information
Before joining elective politics, Hussein Abdi engaged in various community-focused and advocacy roles within Wajir County.
His professional experience centres around addressing local challenges such as water scarcity, access to education, and healthcare delivery.
Hussein Abdi collaborated with civil society organisations and community groups to implement sustainable solutions that addressed these critical needs effectively.
In his parliamentary capacity, he serves on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources as well as the Committee on Regional Integration.
His parliamentary contributions highlight environmental resilience and equitable resource distribution, aligning closely with his long-term development vision for Tarbaj.
Furthermore, he brings to the legislature a background in advocacy and community mobilisation, which informs his legislative and constituency strategies.
His tenure is marked by a strong emphasis on addressing community challenges, including water scarcity, drought mitigation, education, healthcare, and regional integration.
Net Worth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, Barre Hussein Abdi earns a gross salary of KSh 739,600 as a Member of Parliament. This includes:
- Basic Salary: KSh 443,760
- House Allowance: KSh 150,000
- Salary Market Adjustment: KSh 145,840
As an MP, he also receives:
- Sitting Allowance: Ksh 7,500 per parliamentary sitting, up to a maximum of Ksh 120,000 monthly
- Mileage Allowance: KSh 116.63 per kilometre (capped at Ksh 353,778 monthly)
- Car Maintenance Allowance: Ksh 356,525 monthly
- Airtime Allowance: Ksh 15,000 monthly
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