SUPKEM dismisses Hajj 2026 misinformation, reassures Kenyan Muslims
SUPKEM National Chairman Al-Hajj Hassan ole Naado. PHOTO/Geoffrey Kimagut
By Geoffrey Kimagut
Published on September 19, 2025
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has dismissed as false the social media claims alleging major changes to Kenya’s Hajj 2026 arrangements.
The Council has reassured the Muslim community that preparations for the pilgrimage are firmly on track and urged believers to ignore misleading reports.
According to SUPKEM, the Kenya Hajj Mission is actively planning logistics for next year’s pilgrimage and finalizing service agreements with providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Council emphasized that any significant changes would be communicated officially through the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah of Saudi Arabia and via appropriate diplomatic channels, not via unverified social media posts.
Kenya currently holds a paid-up quota of 4,488 pilgrims, broken down into 225 on A Plus service, 3,607 on D Plus class, and 656 under independent companies.
This allocation reflects ongoing cooperation between Kenya and Saudi Arabia to ensure a smooth pilgrimage for all Kenyan Muslims.
Speaking on Friday, SUPKEM National Chairman Al-Hajj Hassan ole Naado said the rumors appear designed to confuse and divide the Muslim Ummah.
“These rumors are unfounded and malicious. Kenyan Muslims should be assured that our Hajj quota remains intact and preparations for Hajj 2026 are progressing well. Should there be any official changes, SUPKEM will inform the community promptly,” said Ole Naado.
He underscored that the Ministry of Hajj & Umrah in Saudi Arabia is a government body that communicates formally on all critical matters.
“We urge all Muslims to rely on official communication and avoid spreading unverified information. Our focus is to ensure every pilgrim gets the best possible services and a spiritually fulfilling Hajj experience,” Ole Naado added.
The council boss also called on Kenyan Muslims to remain united and prayerful.
"May Allah make it easy for all of us. Jum’a Mubarak! Let us also remember our brothers and sisters in Gaza in our du‘ā,” Ole Naado said.
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