Hundreds gather in Nairobi to honour late Somali community leader Mohamed Hashi

Hundreds gather in Nairobi to honour late Somali community leader Mohamed Hashi - Hundreds of people, including elders from different clans, gathered in Nairobi on Monday to pay tribute to Mohamed Hashi Mohamed, a respected community leader who died last week. (Photo: Abdirahman Khalif)

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan joins elders and community members in remembering the late leader for his decades of service, dispute resolution and efforts to unite different clans.

Hundreds of people, including elders from different clans, gathered in Nairobi on Monday to honour Mohamed Hashi Mohamed, a respected community leader who died in the city last week, remembering his contribution to community unity and dispute resolution.

The gathering, attended by Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan, brought together community members who prayed for the deceased and shared memories of his role in bringing people together.

Speakers described Mohamed as a leader who dedicated himself to resolving disputes within the community and fostering unity among members of different clans.

Yusuf said Mohamed was among those who supported him and played an important role in efforts to unite the community.

"Mohamed Hashi was a valuable and respected man who supported me. He is someone who worked on the unity of his people," Yusuf said.

He prayed for the deceased, asking Allah to grant him a place in Jannatul Firdaws.

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"May Allah make him among those who will get Jannatul Firdaws," he said.

Abdullahi Salat, a relative who spoke at the gathering, recounted Mohamed's life, tracing his roots to Hobyo in Somalia, where he was born between 1947 and 1948.

According to Salat, Mohamed's mother took him to Mogadishu between 1962 and 1963, where he grew up before venturing into business.

In 1967, he joined the Somali Police Force, serving under different governments.

Salat said Mohamed had been recognised as a Somali elder for the past 35 years, earning the respect of members of the community through his leadership and conduct.

"He was a humble and respected elder," Salat said.

Mohamed arrived in Nairobi in 2007 through Uganda, where he had travelled in search of medical treatment for his daughter.

He remained in Kenya until his death on October 29. His family subsequently arranged for his body to be transported to Somalia for burial.

Salat said Mohamed died on a Thursday night in Nairobi before his remains were taken to Mogadishu, where he was laid to rest.

"He died on a Thursday night; his grave was in Mogadishu, we took him there," he said.

The gathering brought together elders and other community members to celebrate Mohamed's life, offer prayers and reflect on his legacy of promoting unity and resolving disputes within the community.