Veteran Kenyan Politician Abubakar Zein Abubakar Dies After Surgery

The former East African Legislative Assembly member and constitutional reformer passed away Thursday at Avenue Hospital in Nairobi, hours after surgery in his late 60s.

 Associates noted his condition worsened during recuperation, following a Kenya Human Rights Commission fundraiser for his medical bills and a planned arts tribute.

Leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka called him a 'profile in courage,' while tributes highlighted his roles advising Raila Odinga, leading Muslims for Human Rights, and pushing regional integration at EALA from 2012 to 2022. Funeral prayers are set for after Asr at Masjid Nur in South C.