Eight students of KMTC Hola Campus suspended for wearing hijab return to class after talks

Eight students of KMTC Hola Campus suspended for wearing hijab return to class after talks
Eight students of KMTC Hola Campus suspended for wearing hijab return to class after talks - Community leaders, KMTC Hola administrators and Muslim students pose for a photo after SUPKEM facilitated discussions that led to the students’ return. (Handout)
Community leaders, KMTC Hola administrators and Muslim students pose for a photo after SUPKEM facilitated discussions that led to the students’ return. (Handout)

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According to Sheikh Musa, discussions between the two sides addressed concerns raised by the college regarding the wearing of the hijab. He said an understanding was reached, paving the way for the students to be readmitted.

Eight students at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Hola Campus have been allowed back to class following their earlier suspension over wearing the hijab, after intervention by Muslim leaders in Tana River County.
The decision to send the learners home had sparked concern among residents and religious leaders, who questioned whether the college was infringing on the constitutional right to freedom of worship.
The incident drew attention within the county, with sections of the community expressing unease over how the matter had been handled.

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A delegation organised under the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) held talks with the institution’s management in a bid to resolve the dispute.
The team comprised local imams and community representatives, and was led by Tana River SUPKEM chairperson Sheikh Musa Bute.
According to Sheikh Musa, discussions between the two sides addressed concerns raised by the college regarding the wearing of the hijab. He said an understanding was reached, paving the way for the students to be readmitted.

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“The college administration explained their position, and we engaged them on the importance of respecting religious expression. They acknowledged the concerns raised and allowed the students to return,” he said.
He added that the institution also expressed regret over the manner in which the matter had unfolded, and gave assurances that students’ religious rights would be upheld going forward.
Beyond the immediate reinstatement, the talks also touched on the need to accommodate Muslim students during prayer times. Sheikh Musa noted that the leadership had indicated willingness to consider these concerns.
All eight students have since resumed their studies.
Leaders involved in the discussions said they would continue engaging the college to ensure commitments made are implemented.
Both the institution and community representatives agreed on the need for continued dialogue to prevent similar disputes and to maintain a conducive learning environment for all students.

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