She is notable for her roles in television series such as Crime and Justice, Tahidi High,The Wedding Show and Zora [1] and films that include the Nigerian-Kenyan romantic comedy Plan B and Family Vacation.

[5] In 2022, alonside Willy Paul, she was a Brand Ambassador for OPPO's Reno 8 phone series.

[11] Hassan made her debut on TV in 2009 as Tanya, on the Kenyan high-school drama series Tahidi High and became one of the lead characters at the time.

She also starred in several series such as Demigods, Saints, and Changes, and even went on to host the East African Dance show Sakata Mashariki.

During the 61st Jamhuri Day celebrations in December 2024, Sarah Hassan got a Presidential Award for her contributions in the Film industry.