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Yusuf Haji: Uhuru Leads Kenya in Mourning the Fallen BBI Icon

President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the nation in mourning the death of Senator Yusuf Haji. Haji was the chairman of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and doubled as the Senator for Wajir County.
His son Noordin Haji is Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). Prior to his political debut, Haji served as a provincial commissioner. Before his senatorial seat, Haji previously served as the MP for Ijara constituency and minister for defense in Mwai Kibaki’s government. 
Leaders across Kenya have paid glowing tribute to the fallen senator. He passed away on Monday morning at the Aga Khan hospital after ailing for a long time. He had been flown to Turkey, but was returned to the country two days before he died.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has described Haji as “a dependable, solid and highly accomplished Kenyan leader.” 
Kenyatta further stated: “Mzee Haji was a highly respected leader and elder whose wisdom, deep knowledge of the Kenyan society and long experience as a public administrator enabled him to serve the country in various leadership roles with distinction for many years.”
ODM leader Raila Odinga wrote on twitter that: “In the passing of senator Yusuf Haji, Kenya has lost a dedicated patriot and a humble servant. We can only thank him for the years of his life that he gave in service of our country, his last great public passion being the Building Bridges Initiative.”
Deputy President William Ruto tweeted: “The country has lost a devoted and indefatigable administrator who was cause-driven. Senator Mohamed Yusuf Haji was a gifted politician, modest yet strategic schemer with ground-breaking mediation skills.”


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