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The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) has decried delay and unnecessary bureaucracy against Muslims by the Immigration department in issuance of passports, In a statement the council expressed its frustrations and disappointments with regards to the issuance of passports to Muslims especially those intending to travel to Makka..
Saudi Arabia this year to fulfill their religious obligation to perform Hajj (pilgrimage), Speaking to the local news, Nairobi CIPK chapter secretary Sheikh Ibrahim Muhammad called on the Immigration department to expedite the issuance of passports, saying the delay in issuance of this important document will inconvenience Muslims who are in preparation for Hajj that is expected to begin on 26th June 2023.
The CIPK official called on President William Ruto to intervene and end age-long discrimination in issuance of passports to members of the Muslim community especially those traveling for hajj this year for them to participate in the lifetime journey to fulfill their religious obligations, ”During the Iftar dinner hosted for Muslims by President William Ruto at State House, an assurance was given that the issuance of passports and national Identification Cards to Muslims will be streamlined but we are disappointed that the discriminatory policy continues with impunity,” Sheikh Ibrahim added.
