Kwale Focus

Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya on Monday led the official opening of Kwale Jamia Mosque alongside Sheikh Jasim Mohammed al Ainati from the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society from the State of Kuwait who represented the Kuwait Ambassador to Kenya.

Addressing Muslim believers who gathered to witness the opening ceremony of the largest mosque in Kwale County, Governor Mvurya assured that his government will work closely with the State of Kuwait and other sponsors devoted to the construction of mosques and other religious amenities in the county.

Kwale Jamia Mosque in Kwale Town

Mvurya stated that already 40 mosques have been built in Kwale County through donor funds from the state of Kuwait, and more than 80 mosques through the donor funds from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He also urged Muslim believers in Kwale town and its environs to make use of the mosque in performing their daily prayers.

“This mosque is a gift to the people of Kwale County, so let’s make use of it by performing our daily prayers to Allah, and also let us pray for our donors,” he added.

The Kwale Jamia Mosque has three sections. The ground floor is for male believer to perform their prayers, first floor for female believers while the upper area is the madrassa section.

It also comprises of a modern ablution area, and four rental shops at the outside section. Funds collected from the rental shops will be used to cater for power bills and payment of staff taking care of the mosque.   

Addressing the believers in the mosque, Sheikh Jasim Mohammed al Ainati assured Governor Mvurya of continued collaboration of the State of Kuwaiti and the County Government of Kwale.

“Through such partnership programs we have been able to give Muslim believers betters worshiping places in many parts of Kenya and Africa in general. I therefore urge you to use this mosque in performing your daily prayers to the Almighty,” Sheikh Jasim said.

Kwale Muslims inside the new Kwale Jamia Mosque. Photo: Ali Kipapuro

On his side Matuga Member of Parliament Kassim Sawa Tandaza also thanked the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society from the State of Kuwaiti for its projects in Kwale County.

Sheikh Jasim was accompanied by several representatives of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society in Kenya including Sheikh Hassan Omar for Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya CIPK who is also the Imam of Liwatoni Mosque in Mombasa.

County Government of Kwale officials who were also present at the official opening of Kwale Jamia Mosque in County Executive Committee Members Bakari Hassan Sebe (Finance), Ramadhani Masudi Bungale (Social Services & Talent Management), Hemed Mwabudzo (Water Services and Infrastructure Development), Principal Administrative Secretary Chimvua Kombo, Msambweni Sub County Administrator Hamisi Mwandaro, Tsimba/Golini Ward Administrator Hamisi Kenya, Ukunda Ward Administrator Aziz Vumbi amongst others.

Earlier before the opening of the Kwale Jamia Mosque, Sheikh Jasim al Ainati paid a courtesy call to the Governor in his Kwale Office where they also discussed several issues on cooperation on development and religious projects in the county.