Islamic marriage Stories

Explainer: What you should know about matrimonial suits and how property is divided
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 05, 2025

The Constitution and the Matrimonial Property Act espouse equality of spouses during and after marriage.

The Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

For example, the OIC has failed to persuade Israel’s neighbouring states – Egypt and Jordan, in particular – to open their border crossings to allow h...

Kenya launches five-day regional training for experts to tackle terrorism financing, money laundering
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

It targets personnel from government institutions, financial organisations, civil society, and security agencies, equipping them with tools and knowle...

Professor Mohamed Karama to be buried in Nairobi following his passing on Wednesday
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 30, 2025

He most recently served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Umma University, where he guided the institution through a phase of academic and administrati...

Islamic State claims responsibility for DRC church attack that left at least 43 dead
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

According to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the official death toll from the...

ISIS-linked rebels kill 38 in Catholic church attack in eastern DRC’s Komanda region
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 27, 2025

The assault, which occurred during a night mass, is believed to have been carried out by fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant...

UK-based Muslim Charity donates Sh129 million to combat human trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 18, 2025

This collaboration marks the first formal partnership the Philanthropy Fund has secured under IOM since its launch earlier this year, aiming to harnes...

Inside the appointment process of Kenya’s Chief Kadhi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The Chief Kadhi is the overall leader of the Kadhi’s Courts, which handle matters related to Islamic personal law such as marriage, divorce, and inher...

Mozambique child abductions surge: HRW blames ISIS-linked militants in Cabo Delgado
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

Local civil society groups and international observers indicate that over 120 children have been abducted in recent days by Al-Shabaab militants in th...

Suspected suicide bomber trailed for days before attempted market attack - UPDF
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 23, 2025

The development comes nearly three weeks after a suspected female suicide bomber and a suspected rebel died in an explosion near Munyonyo Martyrs' Shr...

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran – A more threatening force could fill the vacuum
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Originally formed as a kind of personal guard for the supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s fighting strength now rivals that of the...

Eastleigh comes alive with festive spirit as residents gear up for Eid-Ul-Adha amid tough economy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 04, 2025

In Eastleigh, mothers are seen guiding their children through crowded malls and shopping streets as they search for the perfect outfits for the Eid ce...

What is Hajj? Understanding the sacred journey millions of Muslims make each year
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2025

The pilgrimage follows a specific set of rituals and is carried out in and around the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

Exclusive: Puntland acquires four attack helicopters to boost war against ISIS
Hassan Mohamed  |  May 18, 2025

General Mahamud Ahmed Fadhiigo, spokesperson for the Puntland Counter-Terrorism Operation, said the area where the fighting is currently ongoing in th...

Tunisia jails ex-PM Ali Larayedh for 34 years over Syrian jihadists travel case
Reuters  |  May 03, 2025

Following the 2011 revolution, thousands of Tunisians travelled to Syria, Iraq, and Libya to join and fight alongside the Islamic State groups.

IMCTC warns AI a double-edged sword as terrorist use raises global security concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC urges governments and security agencies to take immediate action to counter these growing threats, calling for stronger tools, better financ...

What is IMCTC? Details of global Muslim coalition backing Kenya’s new anti-terror initiative
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where delegates from member countries operate, undertaking tasks aligned with the coalition’s obje...

DIB Bank Kenya opens 7th branch in South C, Nairobi
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 16, 2025

The lender also said the launch reinforces its commitment to providing accessible Shariah-compliant financial solutions in the country.

Ruto: Kenyans must not take religious freedom for granted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Ruto highlighted the uniqueness of Kenya’s religious freedom, stressing that faith plays a crucial role in the nation’s future.

Islamic State in Somalia: The terrorist group’s origins, rise and recent battlefield defeats
The Conversation  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Islamic State’s reputation in Somalia is often overstated. The group has never captured or held large territories.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'
Reuters  |  Mar 15, 2025

Rights advocates have for years raised concerns about stigma faced by Muslims and Arabs because of how some people conflate those communities with Isl...

Axum court dismisses case against schools over hijab ban; students and advocates decry rights violations
Addis Standard  |  Mar 02, 2025

In response, the Axum District Court issued a warrant on January 27, ordering the detention of school officials accused of defying the court’s ruling....

Puntland president says ISIS supporters have a week to surrender or be hunted down
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 28, 2025

The Puntland president thanked all countries that continue to help Puntland in the fight against ISIS, saying without their support Puntland and Somal...

60 years after Malcolm X's killing, his message can't be silenced or ignored
Omar Suleiman  |  Feb 22, 2025

Malcolm X understood something painfully relevant today: The American empire does not just oppress — it manipulates. It does not just colonise — it ga...

Hajj travel costs in Ethiopia surge by 90 per cent amid currency depreciation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Addressing the media on Wednesday, council leaders attributed the sharp rise to the depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar, which ha...

Africom confirms ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleninine killed in recent airstrike in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The airstrike authorised by President Donald Trump was meant to degrade ISIS's ability to plot and conduct terrorist attacks, a top priority for his a...

Puntland’s counterterrorism unit kills 13 Islamic State fighters in Cal Miskaad mountains
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 11, 2025

The airstrike is part of a broader effort by Puntland security forces, who have been actively liberating vast areas from ISIS control for more than a...

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