Challenges faced by Muslims in practising Islam in Kenya

      

Challenges faced by Muslims in practising Islam in Kenya.

  

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samuel
Infringement of freedom to practice Islam among students in some schools. For example some schools ban the wearing of hijab by Muslim girls. Others schools do not allow their students to go for prayers or force them to go to church.

Muslims are denied full rights as citizens of this country e.g denial of l.D cards. passport and birth certificates to genuine Kenyan citizens who are Muslims.

Sometimes the government imposes strict conditions for Muslims in acquiring these documents.

Discrimination on employment opportunities, both in the public and private sectors.

Lack of education institutions to promote Muslim educational needs such as Muslim schools. colleges and universities.

Harassment by state organs such as police on suspected Muslim.

Scarcity of of Muslim-owned mass-media to cater for publicity and propagation needs e.g Newspapers, radio and T.V stations.

Scarcity of Muslim professionals and trained manpower in all disciplines including I.R.E teachers.

Closure of Muslim international charity and NGOs by the government which left a vacuum in meeting the needs of Muslims in education and social welfare.

False accusation of Muslims as terrorists by virtue of their dress code or appearance.

Muslims being arrested without the due process of law being followed e,g being confined in police custody without charge in court or legal representation.

Illegal rendition to foreign countries without due process of law.
lemass answered the question on March 12, 2019 at 18:21


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