SUPKEM trains Muslim marriage officers on digital record management

Muslim Marriage officers during digital literacy training aimed at improving Muslim marriage registration. (Courtesy)

By Farhiya Hussein
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Muslim marriage officers in Mombasa have begun digital literacy training aimed at improving the registration and administration of Muslim marriages as institutions move towards digital service delivery.

The programme, launched in Mvita Sub-County, brings together marriage officers from across the area to acquire digital skills that will improve record management and the processing of marriage documents in compliance with Kenyan law and Islamic teachings.

The training is being conducted by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) in partnership with the Office of Mvita MP Mohamed Soud Machele through the Mvita Jitume Digital Hub.

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He said the programme would also help officers maintain organised records and improve access to information required during the registration of Muslim marriages.

The Office of Mvita MP Mohamed Soud Machele said it had conducted an orientation for the officers before the training began to prepare participants for the programme.

Muslim Marriage officers during digital literacy training aimed at improving Muslim marriage registration. (Courtesy)

Marriage officers attending the training said digitising their work would address challenges associated with manual record-keeping.

"Many of us still depend on paper files, which can be difficult to retrieve and preserve. Learning digital record management will make our work easier and improve the services we provide," said Ali Ali, a marriage officer.

Another officer, Ibrahim Khamis, said the training would help reduce errors in documentation while making records easier to store and retrieve.

"Digital skills are becoming necessary in every profession. This training will help us keep proper records and improve how we handle marriage registration," Ibrahim said.

The programme comes as public institutions and community organisations increasingly adopt technology to improve efficiency and record management.

For Muslim marriage officers, the training is expected to support the transition from manual systems to digital processes in the administration and registration of marriages.