President William Ruto has pledged Ksh70 million to support the development of Muslim institutions in Mombasa and Western Kenya, reaffirming his government’s commitment to religious education and community development.
Speaking during a meeting with Muslim leaders, Ruto said he would personally contribute KSh50 million to support efforts to secure and develop facilities associated with the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) in Mombasa.
He noted that the organization was currently paying rent for premises in the coastal city and needed a more permanent solution.
The move comes a day after President William Ruto rolled out a new support package for more than 100,000 village elders, including a monthly stipend of Ksh3,000, as he continues a series of high-profile financial commitments targeting grassroots and community groups.
Ruto Supports Muslim Community
The President said he would work together with leaders from the Coast region, including Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and other local leaders, to mobilize support for the project.
According to Ruto, the funds will help enable the organization to acquire and develop suitable facilities to better serve its members and the wider Muslim community.
He told those attending the gathering that he was ready to make his contribution and urged the leaders involved to organize themselves and make the necessary arrangements so the project could move forward.
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The pledge is expected to boost ongoing efforts by Muslim organizations seeking to expand their facilities and strengthen programs aimed at serving communities across the country.
Ruto also announced plans the establish another training institution in Western Kenya.
The proposed facility will focus on training religious teachers as well as madrasa instructors who play a key role in Islamic education.
The President said proposals had been made for the institution to be set up in the region and pledged Ksh20 million towards the acquisition of land and construction of the facility.
He urged organizers to identify a suitable location before implementation begins.
According to the President, the center will help strengthen the training of teachers and support efforts to improve access to quality religious education in the region.
The institution is also expected to support the growth of madrasa education and create opportunities for the training of future teachers.
Ruto further linked the development plans to ongoing infrastructure projects, saying a road project in the area would be completed next year.
He noted that the improved road network would make movement easier and support development activities in the region.
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He said completion of the road would enable residents and visitors to travel more quickly and conveniently, helping connect communities and support economic growth.
Ruto also offered prayers for the congregation and for Kenya, asking God to bless the nation and grant citizens the desires of their hearts.
He said he hoped those traveling back to their homes would do so safely and carry with them a message of unity and goodwill.
Kenya’s Muslim Community
Kenya’s Muslim community, estimated at between 5.2 million and 5.6 million people, is the country’s second-largest religious group after Christians, accounting for about 11 percent of the population.
Muslims are mainly concentrated in the Coast and North Eastern regions, although Nairobi also has a sizeable Muslim population.
Religious institutions such as mosques, madrasas and organizations like the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) play a key role in education, community development and social welfare.
As a result, support for Muslim educational and religious institutions carries both social and political significance in regions where the community has a strong presence.
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