About Hassan Omar HassanA son of Old Town, ready to lead Mombasa.
Lawyer. Human rights defender. Former Senator. Regional legislator.
Hassan Omar Hassan grew up in Kibokoni, in Mombasa’s Old Town, where he learnt what a community owes its people and what people should expect from their leaders.
He studied law at Moi University, where he led the student body. He was expelled in 1998 for his activism and returned to finish his degree. From 2007 he served as a Commissioner, and later Vice Chairperson, of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
In 2013 Mombasa elected him as its first Senator, and he scrutinised how counties spend public money. Since 2022 he has served in the East African Legislative Assembly, and in 2024 he became Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance.
Read the plan →A life of public service
Early years
Raised in Kibokoni, Old Town. Educated at Mombasa Primary School and Lenana School.
Student leader
Studied law at Moi University and led the students’ organisation.
2007
Commissioner, later Vice Chairperson, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
2013–2017
Senator for Mombasa.
2022
Member of the East African Legislative Assembly.
2024
Secretary-General, United Democratic Alliance.
2027
Candidate for Governor of Mombasa County.
Questions about Hassan Omar
Who is Hassan Omar?
Hon. Hassan Omar Hassan, also known as Hassan Omar Sarai, is a lawyer and politician who grew up in Kibokoni, in Mombasa’s Old Town. He was Mombasa’s first Senator (2013 to 2017), has been a Member of the East African Legislative Assembly since 2022 and is Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Is Hassan Omar running for Governor of Mombasa in 2027?
Yes. Hassan Omar Hassan is running for Governor of Mombasa County on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in Kenya’s general election on Tuesday 10 August 2027.
What is Hassan Omar’s plan for Mombasa?
His manifesto, Ahadi Yangu kwa Mombasa, has five pillars and 53 costed promises: county services that work for you, public money that delivers visible results, skills and jobs for young people, a cleaner Mombasa with more water and fewer floods, and a digital county that protects everyone.
What will Hassan Omar do in his first 100 days as Governor?
Set up a Delivery Unit in the Governor’s office, order an independent check of county bills, payroll and stalled projects, open a complaints line, open the first six Ward Service Points, and publish a State of the County report on day 100.
When is the election for Governor of Mombasa?
Kenya’s next general election, including the vote for Governor of Mombasa County, is on Tuesday 10 August 2027. Check that you are registered with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
How can I support or volunteer for Hassan Omar?
Sign up on this website for updates, volunteer in your ward through the Get Involved page, and follow Hassan on social media. The campaign will never ask you to send money to a personal phone number.
