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Hajj pilgrims warned against using unauthorised agents to avoid fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

They emphasised that the council is the only legally mandated institution to coordinate the pilgrimage, adding that individuals or agencies operating...

Mombasa Hajj agents cry foul over SUPKEM's control, seek State intervention
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2025

The Hajj and Umrah Association of Kenya claims that SUPKEM has overreached its mandate by imposing hefty charges and excluding key players from essent...

Muslims in Eastleigh, rest of Kenya observe the Day of Arafah through fasting
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 05, 2025

While it is not compulsory for those not on pilgrimage, it is widely practised by Muslims who are not performing the Hajj.

What happens during first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah as Muslims begin fasting and millions prepare for pilgrimage
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 28, 2025

In Eastleigh, a good number of people have already begun fasting from today. Many of them are expected to continue the fast daily until the 5th of Jun...

Sheikh Mohamed Umal urges Muslims to prioritise helping the poor over Mecca pilgrimage
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 15, 2025

The Sheikh urged Muslims who have already fulfilled the religious obligation of Hajj to consider spending their money in ways that benefit their commu...

Egypt cracks down on tourism companies after Hajj deaths
Reuters  |  Jun 23, 2024

Medical and security sources say at least 672 Egyptians died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, with 31 deaths confirmed as being the result...

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