Muslim clerics from various Islamic organizations have praised the government’s decision to abolish the vetting of individuals in the North Eastern region.
Led by Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) Coast region coordinator Sheikh Akbar Khamis Mwaguzo, the religious leaders emphasized that every Kenyan has a constitutional right to citizenship.
Mwaguzo described the move as historic, stating that it upholds the dignity of all Kenyans, regardless of their political affiliations.
“We fully support the government on this initiative and caution political leaders against opposing it,” he said.
He also criticized some leaders who have resisted the move, asserting that it demonstrates the government’s commitment to respecting the rights of all citizens.
Additionally, Sheikh Mwaguzo expressed gratitude to Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir for his steadfast advocacy for social justice.
“Our governor is a symbol of national unity. He has always stood for social justice,” he noted.
Mwaguzo further highlighted the challenges that residents of North Eastern Kenya have faced for years, stressing the need to uphold the president’s decision.
“We oppose any attempt by political elites to undermine this directive,” he added.
Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya Organizing Secretary Sheikh Mahmoud Abdilahi echoed these sentiments, reaffirming full support for the government’s directive.
“We urge the government to extend this policy and abolish passport vetting as well,” Abdilahi stated.