| MUSLIM
ASSOCIATION OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY (MAKU)
Muslim
association of Kenyatta University (MAKU) is a registered
Muslim association at Kenyatta University. It was formed the
year 1981 by the students of Kenyatta University, and then
called Kenyatta University College. The association comprises
of the Muslim students, the teaching as well as non-teaching
staff of this university.
Its
role is to coordinate all Muslim students’ welfare and
Islamic activities in the campus through correct Islamic knowledge
and education, maku provides students with tools they need
to develop and maintain students’ Muslim identity in
the face of challenges posed by today’s melting-pot.
Over
the past few years, the number of Muslim students admitted
to the university has increased fairly due to introduction
of the self sponsored programme.we have substantive number
in the three campuses: Main, Ruiru and Parklands campuses.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE ASSOCIATION
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To promote understanding of the Islamic faith to (Muslims
and non-Muslims).
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To strengthen the unity, brotherhood and sisterhood of
the Muslims.
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To encourage the study of and practice of Islam.
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To elucidate some of the misconceptions about Islam.
STRUCTURE
OF THE ASSOCIATION
The association has always endeavored to serve the interests
of the Muslim community at large. We have been conducting
our programme to suit our members as well as the Muslims from
our environs.
In
its quest to deliver this services, the association is diversely
organized into various committees that cater for the needs
of our members.
The basic structure is the executive wing then followed by
the following committees and departments;
- Treasury
department
-finance and investment committee
- Da’awa
department
-library department
-Al-mizan department
-mosque department
-welfare department
- Alumni
department
- Ladies
wing
OFFICE
BEARERS ACADEMIC YEAR 2010\2011
- Mahamud
AbdiRahman chairman
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Musa Yusuf vice-chairman
- Rukia
Kombo Said
chairlady
- Salim
Gassare sec-Gen
- Majda
Mohammed Asst.Sec Gen
- Dinari
HAmisi Karoyo org. sec
- Zyaad
Aboud Said
asst.org.sec
- Aisha
Nazir
treasurer
- Abdirahman
Maalim asst.treasurer
- Maalim
Goso Mohammed da’awa coordinator
- Amina
Hassan Adan asst.da’awa coordinator
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Iman Omar Chief Librarian
- Khadija
Abdallah asst.librarian
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Issa Is-haq student imam
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Mohamed Jaka chief editor
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Yahya Ahmed Huka Public relations officer
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Mohammed Munga Sports co-ordinator
- Yusuf
Mohammed Bash Ruiru Male rep’
- Rahma
Sanbur Ruiru Female Representative
- Hussein
Mohammed Kitui Representative
ACTIVITIES
- Thursdays
gathering
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Rallies/workshop/sports day
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Outreach programme-children fund
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Da’awa programme
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Inter-faith dialogue
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Ramadhan and eid programmes
FACILITIES
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MAKU office
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Library
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Various prayer rooms
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Mosque site-construction has just began.
OFFICE
OF THE UNIVERSITY IMAM
University has imam: sheikh abdallah kheir.the office coordinates
all Muslims students welfare matters on the campus and conducts
the counselling
PATRON
The association has also patron. The patron is Dr.ahmed shakil.lecturer
at sociology department
CONTACTS
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Mahamud AbdiRahman (chairman) -0726640848
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Salim Gassare Sudi(Sec.Gen) -0712142774
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Sheikh Abdallah Kheir (Uni. Imam) -0722861138
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Dr.Ahmed Shakil (Patron) -0733779500
E-MAIL Maku-muslimz@lycos.com
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