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In Kenya, everywhere you look, the Somali presence is undeniable. Nairobi is practically bursting at its seams with Somali faces—and I’m not just talking about Somali Kenyans. Somalis from every corner of the globe—Somali Somalis, Somali Americans, Somali Britons, you name it—are making their mark. From bustling Somali restaurants to thriving businesses, their influence is spreading like wildfire across Kenyan cities and towns. They’re in the army, civil society, entertainment, education, social media, and even the collective psyche of every Kenyan. But here’s the burning question: Are Somalis taking over Kenya?
1. Political Representation.
A Djiboutian Somali guy by the name Mahmoud Ali Yussuf won. That’s right—Kenya’s president technically reports to a Somali boss. Closer to home, Somalis are dominating Kenya’s political scene. Do you know the Head of Kenyas National Intelligence Service , the Kenyan equivalent of CIA is a Somali? His name is Noordin Haji. The immediate minister of Defence, Aden Duale is a Somali. He’s now the environment minister. Nur Gabow, another Somali was the Acting Inspector General of Police before being promoted to Consul General Haiti’s Kenyan peacekeeping force. Guess who is in charge of the Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations? The Kenyan version of FBI. Amin Ibrahim Mohamed, a Somali. It is difficult to forget the hard-hitting lawyer who interviewed judges in 2011 for the top job of the Judiciary and saw many of them fail. The lawyer is Ahmednassir Abdullahi, who goes by the nickname, ‘The Grand Mullah.’ Farah Maalim was the highest ranking Somali during the coalition government when he was elected the Deputy Speaker. He was the top-ranking Somali in the Opposition. He is now the Deputy Party Leader of Wiper Democratic Party; one of Kenya’s biggest Political parties. Amina Mohammed was the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade during the previous Uhuru regime. 3 of Kenyas 7 representative’s to the east African Community are Somalis despite being only one of the 43 communities in Kenya. Abdikadir Mohammed was Senior Adviser, Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Executive Office of the President. As we speak the official Statehouse spokesperson is none other than Hussein Mohamed, a Somali. The person who aborted the attempted coup in 1982, the only of its kind in Kenya, was a Somali, a military general called General Mohamud. Guess who was on the frontline leading recent Gen Z protests? Young Somali activist by the name Hanifa.
2. Land area and Real estate expansion.
Somalis are expansionists by nature, and their footprint in Kenya is massive. I am not even addressing the fact that almost a third of Kenyas total land area is Somali inhabited land. Go to almost every city and town in Kenya. From Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kitale to the far and remote town of Maua in Meru County. You will see them. If you go to Eastleigh neighbourhood of Nairobi city , you might be mistaken for being in Mogadishu.
3. Economic Growth.
Do you know the biggest Mall in East and Central Africa, The BBS Mall is actually Somali owned? This place is a shopping paradise where you can find everything from clothes electronics at unbeatable prices. These guys have not come to play. You want to buy clothes, textiles for cheap? Where do you think is the best place to go? Your guess is correct. Eastleigh. This Somali commercial district in the heart of Nairobi has it all. At very affordable prices. A 2020 UN Development Programme report estimated that Eastleigh generates over KSh 50 billion annually, contributing 3-5% of Nairobi’s GDP.
4. Population growth
Recently the census figures for NFD counties were nullified, why? It is alleged the figures presented were actually less than the actual figure on the ground. The community, even with moderated and ‘smoothed out’ population results, had a total population of 2,385,572, according to the 2009 census. It is estimated that they are approximately 6 million now.
5. Cultural and media influence.
Lastly, Somali artists and media personalities have permeated the Kenyan entertainment industry in a very powerful way. Open Kenyas Tiktok and you will meet Young Kenyans of Somali origin there. From TikTok sensation Bushra to comedian Nasra, who’s a regular on Churchill Live, Somali-Kenyans are making waves. Ilkacase Qays a very famous Somali rapper grew up in Kenya. Same goes for Lil Balil. Do you know there is even a Kenyan Somali drill rapper? His name is Bueno and this guy can spit rhymes. The YouTube comedy group Somali React is obviously Somali but Kenyan. In journalism, top anchors like Leila Mohamed , Ayub Abdikadir, Jamila Mohamed and Hussein Mohamed are revolutionizing the industry.

So, are Somalis taking over Kenya? Maybe not in the way some might fear, but their influence is undeniable.