Sakaja donates hundreds of goats to Muslim community for Eid al-Adha celebrations

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has donated over 553 goats to the Muslim community in honour of Eid al-Adha, continuing a tradition of giving and unity.

The goats were distributed to various mosques across the city, where religious leaders will oversee their fair distribution to less privileged members of the community.

“It is a good day, a day of sharing and giving. We are happy to support our Muslim brothers and sisters across the county as they mark this important celebration. Through coordination with mosque leaders, the goats will be fairly distributed. I wish them all Eid Mubarak,”  Sakaja said

The goats were transported in trucks to different mosques by officers from the Sakaja Foundation, under the coordination of Muslim leaders, to ensure they reached the intended recipients.

“This is also an opportunity to bring people together, regardless of background and share what we have. This is the Nairobi we want, and the Kenya we envision: a place where no one is left behind,” the Governor added.

The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), Nairobi branch, received the donation on behalf of the various mosques.

“We thank the Governor for this generous gift. It means a lot to our community, especially during Eid. We will ensure the goats reach the mosques so people can enjoy this special day,” said Ally, a representative of CIPK.

Governor Sakaja made a similar donation last year, offering 500 goats to the Muslim community during Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Adha is the second of the two main festivals in Islam, alongside Eid al-Fitr. It falls on the 10th of Eid al-Adha, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.

The celebration honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God's command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, Allah provided a lamb to sacrifice instead.