Banisa MP Kullow Maalim Hassan is dead, his family has confirmed.
Kullow died at Aga Khan Hospital where he was receiving treatment after a hit-and-run accident along Mombasa Road.
Banisa constituency is in Mandera County and he was elected on a UDM party ticket.
The news of his death was first shared by his colleague at the National Assembly Adan Keynan, the MP For Eldas.
"It is with great sorrow and profound sadness that I learn of the unfortunate demise of my friend and colleague, Banisa MP, Hon. Kullow Maalim Hassan, who passed away at Agha Khan Hospital.
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"I share my deepest condolences with the family, friends and people of Banisa following this unfortunate loss and pray that Allah (SWT) will grant them sabr and comfort during this lowest moment. May Allah grant his soul Jannatul Firdaws. Amiin Amiin," he said in a tribute.
Keynan said Kullow will be remembered for his transformative leadership.
He was first elected into parliament in 2017 and was serving his second term as a legislator.
He becomes the first serving MP to die under President William Ruto's regime.
