The Muslim community and residents of Rachuonyo North at the office of the Maguti Mjini Location Chief in Kendu Bay Town. [James Omoro, Standard].
The Muslim community in Rachuonyo North Sub-county welcomed the creation of new administrative units in the area.
For many years, Muslims in the area have longed for administrative units led by officials who practice Islam for efficient service delivery.
They have been complaining that the previous administrative units were headed by officials who don’t understand Muslims in the area.
One of the areas in which they faced difficulties was the application for national identity cards and other registration documents.
However, the recent creation of Maguti Mjini Location, which has birthed Kanasoor Ali and Kandiany sub-locations, gave the residents a reason to smile.
The new location and two sub-locations are headed by a chief and assistant chiefs who are Muslims.
Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) Secretary in Homa Bay County Abdul Masud, said lack of administrators who understood Muslims made them face difficulties in getting recommendations for ID registration.