SHEIKH UMUL KER KASSIM
| NAME | SHEIKH UMUL KER KASSIM |
| AGE | UNKNOWN |
| GENDER | FEMALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Sheikh Umulkheir Kassim is a Kenyan politician and the current Woman Representative for Mandera County, under the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party.
Early life and educational background
Sheikh Umul Ker Kassim built her foundation in healthcare and public service through structured education.
Between 2001 and 2004, she earned a Higher Diploma from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), enhancing her technical expertise.
She returned to KMTC in 2006 for a second higher diploma, which she completed in 2007, before advancing her professional growth at Kenya Methodist University (KEMU), where she earned a degree between 2013 and 2016.
Career
Professional career
From 2013 to 2022, Sheikh Umul served Mandera County as a Member of the County Assembly (MCA), where she engaged directly with local governance and community development.
Sheikh Umul also founded and directed the UK Foundation, a community-oriented NGO, in 2014.
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In 2015, she established and led the Save Mamma Foundation as CEO, focusing on maternal health and support services.
Political career
In the August 2022 general election, Kassim successfully contested the position of Women Representative for Mandera County on the United Democratic Movement (UDM) ticket.
In the National Assembly, she serves on several key committees:
- Public Investments Committee on Governance & Education
- Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs & Energy
- Public Investments Committee on Social Services Administration & Agriculture
- National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committee
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She has been vocal on issues affecting county governments, particularly advocating for direct Treasury funding to strengthen local governance and reduce financial bottlenecks.
Net worth
Details about her net worth are not publicly available.
However, she earns a gross salary of Ksh739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This includes a Basic Salary of Ksh443,760, House Allowance of Ksh150,000, and Salary Market Adjustment of Ksh145,840.
Sheikh Umul also earns Ksh7,500 per sitting, up to a maximum of Ksh120,000 monthly.
Additionally, she is entitled to a Mileage Allowance of Ksh116.63 per kilometre, capped at Ksh353,778 monthly, a Car Maintenance Allowance of Ksh356,525 monthly, and an Airtime Allowance of Ksh15,000 monthly.
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