Mohamed Abdi Affey
Amb. Mohamed Abdi Affey born 1968 in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, is a politician who is currently IGAD'S special Envoy to Somalia[1] and A former member of Parliament for Wajir South Constituency (1997-2002). He also served as nominated member of parliament (2008-2013) for ODM-Kenya.
Early life
Amb. Mohamed Abdi Affey was born in a remote village in Wajir County, Kenya. He was raised by his Uncle Mzee Adan Affey, who served as a civil servant in the Kenyan Government. Mohamed started his elementary education in Mandera County.
Education
Amb. Affey has a masters degree in international conflict management from the University of Nairobi and a bachelor degree in sociology and political science from Kenyatta University.[2]
Political Life
At 27 years old, Affey was one of the youngest politicians in Kenya's history to be elected to parliament, representing Wajir South constituency on a KANU Party ticket. He served a stint in the ministry of foreign affairs as assistant minister.[3] On 2002 Affey tried to defend his nominated parliamentary seat on a KANU ticket but lost in the primaries. on July 2003 President Mwai Kibaki appointed him as Kenya's Ambassador to Somalia, a position he held till May 2007 before he resigned.[4]
Ambassador Affey currently serves as the Special Envoy of IGAD to Somalia.
Personal Life
Affey is married with seven boys.