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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