Kenya: Aden Duale, Muslim Clerics Oppose Push for Woman Chief Kadhi

Muslim leaders, scholars and clerics have strongly opposed the suggestion that the position of Chief Kadhi can be occupied by a woman.

Led by Garissa MP Aden Duale, the leaders have lashed out at outgoing Chief Kadhi Sheikh Ahmed Muhdhar for saying that Muslim women are entitled to Kadhi positions.

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