Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner nominee Hassan Noor has opened up about his relationship with Suna East Member of Parliament, Junet Mohammed.
Speaking during the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee’s approval hearing for his appointment to the IEBC on May 31, 2025, Hassan confirmed that he is related to Suna East MP, Junet Mohammed.
“I am related to Junet Mohammed; he is my brother-in-law,” Hassan Noor stated.
Further, he reassured the panel that his nomination was based on merit and that his relationship with Junet Mohammed does not compromise his integrity.
Hassan Noor Answers Questions on Integrity
This follows concerns raised about Hassan Noor, stating that the nominated commissioner is a relative of Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed and was not included on the original shortlist.
On the issue of allegedly being sneaked into the second list, Hassan Noor clarified that he is a Kenyan citizen and fully qualified to apply for the position.
Additionally, he said he was among the over 1,000 applicants and had no involvement in how his name appeared on the list.
“When I found my name on the second list, I appeared for the interview, I had absolutely no role in influencing the process,” he said.
Regarding integrity concerns, particularly related to the NYS and procurement issues, Hassan Noor stated that he was acquitted in 2018 and added that he has never been convicted of any crime.
Additionally, he stated that his net worth is Ksh 500 million.
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Work Experience
A 67-year-old Hassan Noor served as the Director of Administration in the Ministry of Local Government as from 2010-2013.
He later became the Chief Coordinator and Head of Secretariat for Kenya Water Towers between 2013-2015.
From 2014 to 2017 the former Mandera Gurbenatorial candidate served as the Director of Administration in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage.
In addition, he was a Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage from 2018-2020.
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Education Background
Hassan Noor Hassan attended Mandera Primary and Secondary in his early.
He proceeded to Kwale High School for his A-level and enrolled at the University of Nairobi where he graduated with Bachelor of Arts in sociology and political science in 1984.
He also holds Master of Arts Degree in International Studies and Diplomacy from Washington International Studies and Diplomacy from Washington International University in 2011.
Moreover, he pursued an Advanced Project Management Course from Kenya Institute of Administration in 1990.
