Kindiki Declares Wednesday, April 10 as Public Holiday
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared Wednesday, April 10 as a national holiday.
In a Gazette Notice dated Tuesday, April 9, the CS noted that the nation will take the time to mark the Idd-ul-Fitr.
Muslims across the country are set to mark the Idd celebration to mark the end of Ramadhan.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in the exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Wednesday, the 10th April 2024 shall be a Public Holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” read the notice in part.
President William Ruto addressed Muslim leaders during an Iftar Dinner at the State House on April 9, 2024.
President William Ruto addressed Muslim leaders during an Iftar Dinner at the State House on April 9, 2024. PCS
Following the gazettement, all govt offices, schools, and other institutions such as banks are expected to be closed to mark the religious festivities.
Muslims have been observing the holy month of Ramadhan since March 11, 2024.
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During this period, Muslims used the time to pray, fast, and offer service to their communities.
The announcement comes a day after President William Ruto hosted Muslim leaders across the country for an Iftar Dinner at State House on April 9.
During the event, the religious leaders raised various concerns that were affecting a section of Kenyans in the country including challenges in the acquisition of National Identity cards (IDs).
Consequently, the Head of State announced that there will no longer be vetting of any Kenyan during the application of an ID.
“We have now completed the policy document and from the beginning of May this year, there will no longer be vetting for people who want to get IDs,” Ruto stated.
The President also noted that the government would consider repackaging the Hustler Fund to be Shariah-compliant.
Currently, Muslims opt out of the financial inclusion program owing to the interests charged.
Kindiki Declares Wednesday, April 10 as Public Holiday