Jamia Mosque Nairobi has unveiled a commemorative book celebrating its 100-year journey, marking a century of faith, community service, and leadership.
The launch, held at the mosque, drew hundreds of Muslim faithful, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, scholars (ulamaa), community leaders, and members of the Jamia Mosque Committee. The book, titled “Jamia Mosque Nairobi 100-Year Journey” and authored by Ghalib Yusuf Tamim, provides a detailed account of the mosque’s history — from the laying of its foundation stone on September 7, 1925, to the completion of its construction in 1933. It explores the mosque’s early beginnings, architectural significance, expansion, and community impact, tracing its evolution into East Africa’s largest national mosque. The book is now available at Jamia Mosque Nairobi at a cost of KSh1,500.