8 Nominees Proposed for Appointment to Waqf Commission

The Office of the Attorney General has announced that a selection panel has submitted its report recommending eight nominees for appointment as members of the Waqf Commission.

In a statement on Wednesday, October 14, the Office said the recommended nominees represent religious scholarship, business and professional expertise.

It added that the proposed composition is intended to strengthen the governance and administration of waqf properties.

"The recommended nominees comprise one alim who is a Muslim scholar well versed in Islamic jurisprudence; one prominent businessperson or entrepreneur; and six persons possessing relevant professional or technical knowledge and experience.

"This composition is intended to bring together the religious scholarship, professional competence and technical expertise necessary to support the effective governance and administration of awqaf in Kenya," the statement read.

Source: Nairobi Leo