Zuleikha Hassan
Quick Facts
Biography
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.
Early years and education
She attended Coast Academy and Gaborone Junior Centre where she acquired her O-Level education. And 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 also co-founded 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 5-month-old baby to the parliamentary chambers. In protest to her removal, it is known that several MPs walked out of parliament that day. This incident went viral and sparked debates on social media.
Personal life
She is a married woman and mother to three children.