List Of Kadhis In Kenya
Kadhi courts or Kadhi’s courts are a court system in Kenya that enforce limited rights of inheritance, family, and succession for Muslims.
In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Kadhis in Kenya
Below are the Partial List of Kadhis In Kenya
| S/N | NAME | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Muhdhar A.S. Hussein | Chief Kadhi |
| 2 | Rashid Ali Omar | Deputy Chief Kadhi |
| 3 | Hassan Omar Sukyan | Principal Kadhi |
| 4 | Athman Abdulhalim Hussein | Principal Kadhi |
Sheikh Muhdhar, the first Chief Kadhi under the 2010 Constitution, says despite the controversy surrounding the sighting of the moon – which marks the beginning and end of the holy month of Ramadhan, he does not regret standing up for his principles and beliefs.
The Chief Kadhi turns 60 this year and is expected to retire by November.
Moderating these differences is one of the challenges Sheikh Muhdhar has had to contend with during his 11 years as Chief Kadhi.
“This once-a-year happening can be frustrating and devastating. I have, however, learnt to be strong and prayed for unity. As Muslims in Kenya, our unity has always been our strength,” he said.
Aside from the moon-sighting debate, Sheikh Muhdhar has had to deal with critics who insist the position of the Chief Kadhi is by design the preserve of Muslims from the Coast.
What is Kadhi’s courts in Kenya?
Kadhi courts or Kadhi’s courts are a court system in Kenya that enforce limited rights of inheritance, family, and succession for Muslims. The history of Kadhi courts extends prior to the colonization of East Africa in the 19th century, and the courts continued under British rule and after Kenyan independence in 1963.
What are the roles of Kadhi in Kenya?
The Kadhis were magistrates specializing in questions of Islamic law in relation to inheritance, marriage, divorce and other personal matters.