Huruma Muslims Association Raises Alarm Over Mosque Land Dispute With SUPKEM

A dispute over the ownership and management of land on which Huruma Mosque stands has intensified, with the Huruma Muslims Association accusing the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) of attempting to take control of the property.

The association maintains that the land historically belonged to the local Muslim community and that SUPKEM was appointed to act as a trustee rather than as the outright owner of the property.

Community members speaking at the mosque called for greater accountability and transparency in the management of the property, while also raising concerns about alleged intimidation during the ongoing dispute.

The allegations have not been independently established.

Community Challenges SUPKEM's Position

Residents say the disagreement centres on the ownership and management of the mosque's land.

The Huruma Muslims Association argues that the property belongs to the community and that SUPKEM's role was limited to trusteeship.

SUPKEM, however, maintains that it is the legal owner of the land and has indicated that it intends to take direct control of the property.

The conflicting positions have escalated tensions within the local Muslim community.

SUPKEM Rejects Demolition Claims

SUPKEM has previously rejected claims that it intends to demolish Huruma Mosque.

The council's position is that its involvement concerns the legal ownership and management of the property rather than an intention to destroy the mosque.

The competing claims over the land have yet to be resolved, leaving the future management of the property at the centre of the dispute.

Residents Call for Resolution

Some Huruma residents have urged the parties involved to resolve the disagreement through the appropriate legal and community processes.

Rahma Wako, a Huruma resident, questioned the position taken by individuals claiming ownership of the mosque property on the basis of trusteeship.

“Watu wa SUPKEM wakikuja kucomplain ati hii msikiti kwa sababu wamepewa nafasi ya kuwa trustee ati ni yao, mimi inanipatia shauku kila saa na ninawakemea nawaambia justice delayed is not justice,” Wako said.

Another resident, Abdirazak Abdullahi, called for the matter to be addressed through the law.

“Ole Naado kaa mbali na hii msikiti…hii ardhi siyo yako, ulikuja juzi utafanya mambo ya hasara hapa sheria ifanyike,” Abdullahi said.

The remarks reflect the strong emotions surrounding the dispute within the community.

Ownership Remains at the Centre of the Dispute

At the heart of the disagreement is the legal status of the land and the extent of SUPKEM's authority over the property.

While the Huruma Muslims Association maintains that the community is the rightful beneficiary of the land, SUPKEM says it holds legal ownership and is seeking to exercise control over the property.

The dispute is expected to require clarification through the relevant legal and land administration processes.

Until the ownership and trusteeship questions are conclusively determined, both sides continue to maintain opposing positions over the future management of Huruma Mosque and its surrounding property.