Lamu’s Pemba community in a lingering wait for Kenyan identity
Despite a presidential directive in July 2023 acknowledging the community as Kenyan citizens, many Pemba families in Lamu continue to live without identity cards
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February 2, 2026
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Despite a presidential directive in July 2023 acknowledging the community as Kenyan citizens, many Pemba families in Lamu continue to live without identity cards
His political life was defined by principle, courage, and unwavering advocacy for Muslims and the Somali community in Kenya
In an increasingly polarized world coupled with the climate of Islamophobia and religious intolerance, Mosque Open Day events represent a good opportunity to clear misconceptions about Islam and its pristine teachings.
The Islamic world bid farewell to Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh (1362 AH / 1943 CE – 1447 AH / 2025 CE), the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta.
Meet Sheikh Uthman Taha, the renowned calligrapher who has single-handedly written the Mushaf al-Madinah, which is the copy of the Qur’an issued by the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran in Saudi Arabia.
An architectural landmark with a capacity of more than 10,000 at its peak, Jamia Mosque boasts a rich history that transcends more than a century. This year, the mosque is marking a milestone in its history as it commemorates a 100-year journey of its existence.
Sheikh Sa’id bin Ali bin Wahf Al-Qahtani is the author of the well-known du`aa and invocations book, Fortress of the Muslim.