Former Garissa North Member of Parliament (MP), Abdikadir Hassan Yussuf, has died.
In a statement, Fafi MP Abdikarim Osman announced that the former legislator, popularly known as Tolly, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.
According to reports, the former MP passed away while in transit in Dubai on his way back to Kenya from Australia.
The exact cause of his death is yet to be revealed.
Osman offered his condolences to Yussuf's family, praying that Allah grants them strength in their time of loss.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Garissa North MP Hon. Abdikadir Hassan Yussuf, alias Tallie, who passed away earlier today. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time, and I pray that Allah grants them strength and patience to bear this loss.
"May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him an eternal abode in Jannatul Firdaus. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un,” said Osman.
Abdikadir served as the Garissa North MP in the 5th Parliament in 1983.
Following his death, several leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, have since extended their condolences to the family.
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“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. Following the death of our leader and elder Hon. Abdikadir Hassan Yusuf (Tolli), former MP for Garissa North Constituency, we pray: O Allah, forgive him and elevate his station among those who are guided. Send him along the path of those who came before, and forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Enlarge for him his grave and shed light upon him in it, ” Duale said.
Abdiaziz Mohamed Yusuf Ateye, a nephew to the former MP, took to Facebook to eulogise him as an inspirational leader.
“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. May Allah rest in peace the soul of my uncle Abdikadir Hassan Yusuf alias Tolly the former Garissa North M.P . He was an inspirational leader,” Abdiaziz said.
