Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Ali Joho and Aden Duale urged the Muslim community to unite and participate in politics during the graduation ceremony at the Ibn Abbas Islamic Centre. They emphasized the significance of obtaining national IDs and voting to influence future elections. Governor Nassir and other leaders echoed this call for unity and political action.
Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Ali Joho and Aden Duale are advocating for unity among the Muslim community in Kenya to foster support for the government and encourage registration for national Identity Cards. At the Third Annual Graduation ceremony of the Ibn Abbas Islamic Centre in Mombasa, CS Joho stressed the necessity for Muslims to engage actively in national politics and leadership, citing their influence on future electoral outcomes.
Joho pointed out the government’s recent decision to eliminate additional vetting procedures for obtaining national IDs as a positive development. He encouraged the Muslim community to register for IDs and vote in large numbers, asserting, “When they count our votes in 2027, they will be perplexed.” He believes this collective effort will pave the way for a Muslim President by the 2032 General Election and reiterated the Qur’an’s call for unity.
CS Duale echoed Joho’s sentiments, assuring the Muslim community that he and Joho would work to block any policies harmful to their interests during their tenure. He highlighted that Muslim and pastoralist communities hold sway in 20 counties, promising to unite their votes to support President Ruto’s reelection.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir acknowledged the growing Muslim unity, which he said has raised concerns among certain groups. He outlined initiatives to assist individuals lacking IDs and birth certificates through Ward Administrators, declaring, “We will advance this agenda not by words but by actions.”
Garissa Town MP, Mohamed Dekow, committed to mobilizing residents of Northeastern Kenya for voter registration ahead of the 2027 elections. Bura MP, Yakub Adow, called on Joho and Duale to provide political guidance for the Muslim community, while Nominated MP, Abdisirat Ali, suggested that opposition to President Ruto arises from his focus on equality and fair resource distribution.
The speeches by Cabinet Secretaries Joho and Duale at the graduation ceremony underscore a collective push for unity within the Muslim community in Kenya. The emphasis on political engagement and registration for national IDs aims to consolidate their electoral power for future elections. Their commitment to opposing harmful policies highlights the importance of active participation in governance, ensuring that the interests of the Muslim community are represented.
Original Source: www.kenyanews.go.ke
