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North Eastern counties appeal Court census ruling Kakamega Mosque row
The three Northern counties of Mandera, East, Turkana North, Turkana South and Continued From Page 1
Wajir and Garissa have move to High Court Turkana Central districts were the then washing their dirty linen in public and incit-
to appeal against the ruling by court of Ap- eight districts whose figures were disputed. ing violence among them saying this could
peal that authorised the use of the revised degenerate into unnecessary conflicts.
The appeal seeking to quash the ruling au-
2009 census figures in national revenue The SUPKEM official advised Muslims to
thoring the use of the projected figures in
allocation in regards to the three counties. resort to the dispute resolution mechanism
national revenue allocation was lodged at
through the formation of dispute resolution
In its ruling in May 13 2016, the Court of the High Court in Nairobi on Monday.
committee at their respective mosques as
Appeal directed government institutions According to Issa Mansour, the lawyer
such as the Ministry of Planning and the encouraged by Islamic teachings
handling the case, the Court of Appeal
Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KBS) to use ruling reduces the population of the three He appealed for Muslim faithful in Kaka-
the estimated 2009 census figures rather counties by 40-45 percent. This will sub- mega to maintain peace and unity as SUP-
than the actual figures in county revenue sequently reduce funds allocation for the KEM and other Muslim leadership make
allocation. three counties in the next financial year efforts to amicably resolve the differences
The population count of the three coun- and in the future since population param- for harmony and mutual understanding.
ties was disputed in 2012 by the national eter accounts for 45% of the total revenue ''I appeal to Muslim faithful at Kakamega
government which argued that the figures allocated to counties. Jamia Mosque to be calm, maintain peace
were inflated.Lagdera, Mandera East, and unity as we work out on arbitration and
The case is set for mention on 15th Febru-
Mandera Central, Mandera West, Wajir peace building efforts to reconcile warring
ary 2017.
factions,'' he said.
More teachers needed in Coast and Northeastern regions In the recent weeks, the mosque has been
rocked by disagreements after rival groups
A new survey has revealed that majority Development Education (ECDE), primary differed on planned elections for the man-
of residents in Coast and North Eastern and secondary level. agement committee. The rival groups are
want the government to hire more teachers also involved in another tussle after a fac-
as opposed to providing laptops in public
schools in the country.
Dr. Sengendo receives Life tion went to court and successfully blocked
The survey by IPSOS released on Monday Time Achievement Award the reconstruction of the Kakamega Jamia
Mosque and Islamic centre following a suit
showed that many prefer the recruitment of filed by Hassan Abdallah Rajab the former
more teachers in public primary and sec- chairman of Kakamega Jamia Mosque.
ondary schools as the solution to the edu-
Hassan accused the management commit-
cation sector.
tee for taking a decision to demolish and
In North Eastern 40 percent of the re- construct a new mosque without public
spondents want the government to hire participation of the Muslim faithful. He also
more teachers in primary schools while 38 complained that the faithful have not been
percent want more teachers to be hired in provided with an alternative area to per-
secondary schools, followed by provision form the prayers.
of better supplies of books and equipment.
The allegations have however, been re-
Residents of North Eastern also desire that futed by the mosque Imam Sheikh Ibrahim
the government connects electricity to the Sadalla.
schools in the region as well as enhance
security.
The Rector of Islamic University in Uganda
Kisumu, Mt Kenya Muslims
Only one percent thought laptops were
needed in schools. In the coast region,
(IUIU) Dr. Ahmed Kawesa Sengendo has
been named the Winner of East Africa
decry discrimination in ID
residents prioritized more teachers with
34 percent of the respondents saying they
Lifetime Achievement Award (EALITA) and issuance
East Africa Who is Who in appreciation Muslims in Kisumu and Mt Kenya regions
want more teachers followed by better sup-
of his contributions towards sustainable have accused the government of discrimi-
plies of books and equipment.
peace and development. nations in the issuance of national identity
Coastal residents also listed better build-
The award is an initiative of the US based cards.
ings, better equipment, more water and
Public Opinions International and New Af- Speaking in Kisumu during a voter mobi-
better communication with parents as es-
rica Management Institute. lization exercise to encourage local resi-
sential in improving conditions in public
schools. Only one percent said they want- The Rector was recognized for his efforts dents to enlist as voters in the ongoing
ed laptops in schools. to strengthen the core academic and re- mass registration drive, area Women rep-
The same results were reflected in almost search operations of the University, foster- resentative Rose Nyamunga accused the
every part of the country. The survey was ing close links with business and industry government of discriminating against Mus-
conducted between January 9 and 26, to improve the financial status of the uni- lims in the issuance of identity cards and
2017 and involved 2,057 respondents versity and improving the image of the uni- subjecting them to strict vetting process
across the eight former regions. versity with government authorities plus that has contributed to many of them failing
the neighbouring communities. to get the vital document.
Generally 77 percent of Kenyans said the
2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Edu- Under his Leadership, he has overseen Nyamunga said that voter listing drive has
cation (KCSE) exams were marked cor- the expansion of the University to other been slower among the Muslim community
rectly. regions of the Country. Three Campuses in the region as majority of them do not
under IUIU, one Northern Uganda (Arua) have national identity cards to enable them
Meanwhile the Kenya Institute of Curricu-
and two in the Capital Kampala have been register.
lum Development (KICD) is set to raise
opened. This is sad .We should have begun the
the minimum requirements to train as a
teacher. Dr. Ahmed Kawesa Sengendo is the first door to-door mobilization last year to
Under the new curriculum to be implement- Ugandan to serve as the Rector of Islamic address these emerging concerns of our
ed in May this year, the entry grade for a University in Uganda. He has had a distin- Muslim brothers and sisters for them to be
trainee teacher will be raised from D (plain) guished career as a lecturer, scholar and provided with these vital documents, she
to C+ (plus). If adopted the new changes academic administrator in IUIU, which he said.
will affect those training for Early Childhood joined as one of the pioneer staff when the Nyamunga lamented that majority of Mus-
University opened its doors in 1988. Continued To Page 3
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The Friday Bulletin YOUTH Jamadal Awwal 13,1438/February 10, 2017
Abida Rahmani
Valentine Day and the Islamic perspective
Valentine Day is around the corner, it would talked of love for his wife. tine's Day to give Christian meaning to a
be celebrated on Feb 14th. The stores are However, today we find that many of us are pagan festival. The holiday became popu-
flooded with Valentine days gifts. The main shy to express our love. In fact, many con- lar in the United States in the 1800's during
symbol is a red heart, a heart full of love sider it a sign of weakness to say "I love so the Civil War. After the American adoption
full of blood and full of warmth. Love is the and so" and they consider it a blow to their of this day it got popularized in Europe
most loveable, warmest experience of this pride to tell their spouse, "I love you". But again. In rest of the world it reached in last
world. the Messenger (peace be upon him) was 50 years with the blessings of media and
This Valentine day was in a cold storage not shy to express his love of his wife. And attractive merchandize.
in Europe and Rome for centuries where it notice that he didn't simply say, "I love her", Many schools, universities and clubs pre-
originally generated but it went on a popu- but he said, "I was filled with love for her". pare elaborate functions and parties. Many
larity and height of elevation when the Unit- There is no such thing as love being forbid- will argue that Valentine's Day is a day of
ed States adopted it .Like all the other tradi- den in Islam, which encourages Muslims to joy and harmless fun. But is it really?
tions now the whole world follows it blindly. love each other for the sake of Allah and From an Islamic point of view Valentine's
Even in the countries like Pakistan, India or express your love to your brother, but of Day is wrong for the following reasons:
south Asia we were not aware of this tradi- course there are limitation to this, let us
tion at all almost two three decades ago. It 1. It invites people to the relentless pur-
see Concept of Love in Islam Love is that suit of sexual freedom
is celebrated with much more enthusiasm beautiful feeling Allah (Subhaanahu wa
and fanfare now. It is considered a lovers Taala) puts in the heart of a sincere, pi- In Islam all forms of intimacy and passion
day all around the world. Many plan their ous and god fearing couple at the time of are confined to the relationship of marriage.
special occasions, engagements, and their nikah. And this is a serious, long-term Anything beyond this is not acceptable.
weddings especially taking place on that relationship in which both individuals are The culture of promoting the satisfaction
particular day. content and comfortable with one another. of desires and passions in an uncontrolled
These days are marketing days. The mar- manner is unhealthy.
Pagan origins of Valentine's Day
keting agencies have made these a lot Islam recognizes that we are human and
more attractive and lucrative with launch- The first information about this day is found can succumb to human weakness, so it
ing new and attractive products. Red ros- in pre-Christian Rome, when pagans would has provided strict safeguards for our own
es especially, other red flowers, candies, celebrate the "Feast of the Wolf" on Feb- sake. The Quran mentions clearly: "Do not
cards, stuffed teddy bears, strawberries ruary 15, also known as the Feast of Lu- come near to adultery. It is a great sin and
(being red and heart shaped) are in great percalius in honour of Februata Juno, the an evil way." (Surah Israa, Verse 32)
demands for the valentine day. The com- Roman goddess of women and marriage,
and Pan, Roman god of nature. 2. Valentine's Day is based on pagan
mon slogan is, Be my valentine. culture
This year it is estimated that about 16 bil- On this day, young women would place
their names in an urn, from which boys Cupid, the virtually naked, arrow-shooting
lion dollars would be spent on Valentine character, which shoots people with its ar-
day gifts, cards and flowers. The more you would randomly draw to discover their sex-
ual companion for the day, the year, and rows to make them fall in love, is a rem-
spend the more economy flourishes. nant of Roman pagan times. Cupid is de-
sometimes the rest of their lives. These
According to Islam: partners exchanged gifts as a sign of affec- scribed as the son of Venus, the Roman
Is there any harm in love? Is love the most tion, and often married. god of love and beauty. Cupid's picture is
dangerous and lethal thing in this world? frequently found on Valentine cards and
Christian Influence other paraphernalia.
No not at all. Islam respects Love and af-
finity as the entire humans do on this earth. When Christianity came onto the scene in 3. Imitation is strictly forbidden in Islam
The only problem is that Islam only be- Rome, it wanted to replace this feast with
something more in line with its ethics and If someone wants to celebrate it just on a
lieves in legitimate love and relationships. family or spouses scale innocently, just to
Love between two spouses, between fam- morality. A number of Christians decided to
use February 14 for this purpose. This was follow the tradition. It is not necessary to
ily members, between blood relations, be- do it on Feb 14th. They can do it any day
tween good friends. We very well know when the Italian Bishop Valentine was ex-
ecuted by the Roman Emperor Claudius II by exchanging gifts, love and emotions.
who these relations are with whom we can It is because when you live in a country
express our love. There are no special for conducting secret marriages of military
men in the year 270. or a society where different traditions are
days in particular to show our love. We can followed, one feels tempted to it. Being a
show our love 24/7 to our ties. It was in the year 496 that Pope Gelasius good Muslim It should be decided in the
Allah says in the Qur'an: "And among His officially changed the February 15 Luper- light of Quran and sunnah what is wrong
signs is that He created for you mates from calia festival to the February 14 St. Valen- and what is right.
among yourselves, that you may dwell in
tranquility with them and He has put love #VisitMyMosque Day shows we have much work to do
and mercy between your (hearts). Verily Ayshah Syed
in that are signs for those who reflect." [Ar In light of the uproar caused by Donald lam and Muslims in Britain;
Room 30:21] The key words in the verse Trumps Muslim Ban, thousands of Brit- Celebrate the vast array of charitable,
are - Mawaddatan wa Rahmah - which ons had the opportunity to see the true face outreach and social action projects per-
translates as Love and Mercy. of Islam and Muslims in the UK on Sun- formed by mosques in Britain.
The interesting thing to note about this day 5th February. 150 mosques across the
The objective of fostering a better under-
verse is to notice the location of this verse UK welcomed in their neighbours from all
along with the verses that precede it and standing of Islam is ever more needed in
backgrounds for #VisitMyMosque Day.
those that come after. Allah mentions His todays climate of rising Islamophobia and
Visit My Mosque Day aims to fake news. As well as explaining the foun-
Signs (Night/Day, Heaven/Earth, and Man/
Woman) and He puts the feeling of Love Encourage all mosques in Britain to hold dations of Islam, the daily prayers and the
and Mercy between spouses in the same an open day at least once per year; influence of Islam on a Muslims everyday
value as the creation of Heaven & Earth. Foster better community relations and life, the mosques took the opportunity to
Now then how can we ignore such a great community cohesion for the good of soci- demonstrate the role of Muslims in soci-
Sign of Allah? ety as a whole; ety by highlighting the community-related
The Prophet (peace be upon him) once endeavours mosques embark on includ-
Work for a more enlightened appreciation
said about Khadija (radhiAllahu anha), I ing distributing food, offering shelter to the
of Islam and Muslims in the wider society;
was verily filled with love for her. This is homeless and giving aid to displaced refu-
Work to reduce misconceptions about Is- gees.
how expressive our Prophet was, when he Continued To Page 6
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VACANCY
North Eastern Youth for Development (NEYD-KENYA) is a Voluntary, Non-profit Youth Organization established in 1997. NEYD runs a boys
Childrens Home in Raya, located 10km North of Garissa Town. The Centre has an attractive and conducive environment for academic and
spiritual growth.
CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR (1 POSITION)
a) Duties and responsibility
Manage day to day operations of the center
Prepare and monitor budget for the Center
Prepare reports and keep records on center projects, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies
Prepare or assist in writing proposals for funding of new or ongoing projects
Confer with and advise staff, students and other stakeholders on center goals and policy interpretations
Maintains direct contact with personnel of various organizations associated with center projects.
b) Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors degree in Islamic studies or Social sciences.
KCSE and THANAWI certificates
A minimum of THREE YEARS relevant work experience
Must be aged between 30 to 45 years of age
Certificate of good conduct.
c) Required Competencies
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to form and work in a team
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles
Competent in Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their CV and certified copies of their certificates and testimonials to the undersigned.
Applications can either be send to our email: neydkenya@gmail.com or hand-delivered to NEYD office between G-Coach Bus booking office
and Supkem office along Library Road, Garissa. Applications should be received not later than 17th February 2017.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED .
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) North Eastern Youth for Development (NEYD) P.O.BOX 24 -70100 Garissa.
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