muslim women leaders Stories

Safiya Saeed becomes Sheffield’s first black Muslim woman Lord Mayor
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 21, 2025

Several of her relatives travelled from Somaliland to witness the occasion, reflecting the personal and communal significance of the event.

Culture and fitness: Finding the perfect gym for Muslim women
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 02, 2025

Embracing fitness as a Muslim woman comes with unique challenges, but having the right approach, it is achievable.

One-on-one with Kenya's youngest and only Muslim lady in the Executive
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2024

One of her proudest achievements is the restoration of the Wajir Museum, the only one in northern Kenya.

Kwale youth to benefit from three-year civic education programme
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 15, 2024

The initiative aims to empower youth, women, and people living with disabilities to actively participate in governance and economic development proces...

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