Mombasa: It’s a significant development for the Muslim community in Narok as the county government has allocated Sh15.8 million to construct a public Muslim girls’ secondary school in the area.
According to Kenya News Agency, this initiative marks the establishment of the first public day school of its kind in the county, providing an educational setting where girls can learn while being immersed in Islamic teachings, beliefs, and traditions.
During the commissioning ceremony for the school’s construction, Mahmud Hassan Yunis, Chairman of the Narok Islamic Welfare Society, emphasized the inclusive nature of the institution, stating that it will welcome learners of all religious backgrounds. The project will see the construction of six classrooms, an administration block, and an ablution block, with completion expected within six months.
Yunis noted the symbolic timing of the school’s commissioning during Ramadan, expressing hope that the institution will be a source of blessing and inviting students from diverse backgrounds to enroll. Musa Mohamed Dahir, Secretary of the Narok County Muslim Welfare Society, highlighted the school’s importance, noting that it will serve as a local alternative for girls who currently travel to Nairobi for Islamic education.
The construction is led by contractor Mohamed Ali, who has pledged to hire local workers, thus providing employment opportunities for hundreds of young people in the community. The school is being built on land donated twenty years ago by the late William Ole Ntimama, a former Member of Parliament for Narok North.