Kenya’s Muslim community has raised Ksh.5.4 million to support hunger-stricken Palestinians in Gaza ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, in a faith-driven show of compassion and solidarity.
The funds, collected under the Gaza-Udhiya Program 2025, will be used to purchase livestock in Egypt for ritual slaughter. The meat will then be frozen and transported into Gaza once aid corridors are open and secure.
The initiative is led by Voice of Palestine, a collective of Kenyan Muslim organizations including Jamia Mosque Committee, Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims, National Muslim Leaders Forum, and the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya.
“This is not just about providing food—it is a moral response to injustice,” said Ahmed Shariff, chair of the coalition. “Our message is one of peace, empathy, and resistance to oppression.”
The campaign comes amid dire conditions in Gaza, where over 52,000 people have reportedly been killed, with thousands more missing and millions displaced in what religious leaders describe as a worsening humanitarian disaster.
A Call for National Action
The organizers are also urging the Kenyan government to take a stronger diplomatic position by calling for a permanent ceasefire and the immediate opening of humanitarian corridors. They have appealed to President William Ruto and Members of Parliament to advocate for justice and human rights on behalf of the Palestinian people.
Beyond material aid, the Gaza-Udhiya Program serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity, inviting Kenyans of all faiths to join in compassion and global concern.
As Eid-ul-Adha draws near, this act of generosity reflects the enduring role of faith-based communities in advancing humanitarian causes and defending human dignity worldwide.