Zuleikha Hassan Explained

Zuleikha Hassan is a Kenyan politician. She is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement and the Kwale County Woman Representative and Member of Parliament.[1] [2]

Early years and education

Hassan attended Coast Academy and Gaborone Junior Centre where she acquired her O-Level education. At Legae Academy in Gaborone, Botswana, she acquired her secondary education. She holds a bachelor's degree in Development and Social Transformation from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Career

Hassan is currently the member of Parliament for the Kwale County, a position she has held since 2017. She was the National Youth Coordinator for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) until 2008, when she was promoted as the National Youth Deputy Chairperson of the party. She is the founder and chairlady for Taqwa Muslim Women Association, Mariakani. She co-founded the Inter Party Youth Forum in Kenya and is the program supervisor for Muslim Education & Welfare Association (MEWA).

On August 7, 2019, she was kicked out of Parliament for bringing her five-month-old baby to the parliamentary chambers. In protest to her removal, several MPs walked out of Parliament that day. This incident went viral and sparked debates on social media.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Personal life

Hassan is married, and has three children.[10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hon. Zuleikha Juma Hassan, Nominated Member of Parliament KEWOPA KENYA. en-US. 2019-12-03.
  2. Web site: Hon. Hassan, Zuleikha Juma The Kenyan Parliament Website. www.parliament.go.ke. 2019-12-03.
  3. Web site: WATCH: MP thrown out of Kenyan parliament after bringing her 5-month-old to work. 2019-08-08. News24. en. 2019-12-03.
  4. Web site: Kenya: Female MP removed from parliament for bringing baby. www.aljazeera.com. 2019-12-03.
  5. Web site: This Kenyan MP Was Kicked Out of Parliament for Bringing Her Baby. 2019-08-07. OkayAfrica. en. 2019-12-03.
  6. News: Kenyan MP and baby ejected from parliament session. Associated Press. 2019-08-08. The Guardian. 2019-12-03. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  7. News: Lawmaker Kicked Out of Kenyan Parliament for Taking Baby to Work. Mureithi. Carlos. 2019-08-07. The New York Times. 2019-12-03. Specia. Megan. en-US. 0362-4331.
  8. News: Kenyan MP with baby ordered to leave parliament. 2019-08-07. 2019-12-03. en-GB.
  9. Web site: The entrenched patriarchy of Kenyan politics kicked out an MP for bringing her baby to parliament. Kimeria. Ciku. Quartz Africa. 12 August 2019 . en. 2019-12-03.
  10. Web site: Kenyan MP sent out of chamber for bringing her baby. Kagweni Micheni, for. CNN. 7 August 2019 . 2019-12-03.
  11. Web site: MP Zuleikha Hassan reveals she planned with hubby to sneak baby into chambers. Mabonga. Masolo. 2019-08-10. Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.. en. 2019-12-03.

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