Huruma muslims accuse SUPKEM of attempting to take over mosque land

The Huruma Muslims Association has condemned the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) over what it describes as an alleged attempt to take over land on which the Huruma Mosque stands.

The association maintains that the land originally belonged to the community and says SUPKEM was only appointed as a trustee.

Speaking at the mosque, residents called for greater accountability from SUPKEM, alleging that community members have faced intimidation amid the ongoing dispute.

SUPKEM has previously denied claims that it intends to demolish the Huruma Mosque in Nairobi.

The council maintains that it is the legal owner of the land and says it intends to take direct control of the property, escalating the dispute over its management.

“Watu wa SUPKEM wakikuja kucomplain ati hii msikiti kwa sababu wamepewa nafasi ya kuwa trustee ati ni yao, mimi inanipatia shauku kila saa na ninawakemea nawaambia justice delayed is not justice,” said Rahma Wako, resident, Huruma

Abdirazak Abdullahi, another resident, said: “Ole Naado kaa mbali na hii msikiti…hii ardhi siyo yako, ulikuja juzi utafanya mambo ya hasara hapa sheria ifanyike.”