BY BILLY MUTAI
Iran envoy to Kenya has urged Muslim brotherhood to contribute towards
humanitarian efforts targeted to support Somalia nationals who are
hardest hit among the Horn of Africa’s countries.
Iran Embassy’s Cultural Councilor Abbas Farmand who was speaking to
Muslim faithfuls in Nakuru during 2011 last Friday’s celebrations of
Ramadan noted the war-torn Somalia urgently need foodstuff, medication
and more importantly a socio-political stability that would yield to
economical development.
Farmand said Somalia that has been affected alongside Ethiopia,
Djibouti and parts of Kenya would be salvaged by the neighboring
countries including Kenya.
The envoy said through media campaigns, Iran nationals have
contributed over $25 million (KShs. 2 billion) towards purchase of
food, medication and other urgent humanitarian material that have
already been distributed in Somalia.
Kenyans-for-Kenya Campaigned that was steered by Red Cross and the
corporate culminated yesterday seeing over 20 local artist share stage
at Uhuru Park.
“Currently, Iran government has set aside funds to support the
humanitarian efforts and has already donated more than 250,000 bags of
foodstuff to Somalia and other affected parts in the Horn of Africa,”
said Farmand.
Through airplanes food delivery, he said Iran would be sending four
planes every week that would medication.
He at the same time noted medical and Non-governmental organizations
personnel have been deployed in Somalia to help in saving lives of
largely malnourished population.
The ceremony marked on Friday also saw commemoration of International
Day of the Oppressed where the envoy asked for peace in countries
including Libya and Palestine.
“For the case of Palestine, through a referendum, the people should
have freewill to elect their leadership,” he added.
Members of United Congregation of Imams and Friends of Palestine were
present, also Kenya Muslims Youth Alliance was represented.
Meanwhile, a Nairobi-based Sheik Baa Abad asked Muslim communities to
ensure peace among themselves and among people from other religious
backgrounds.
He said the holy month of Ramadan rejuvenates Islamic faith and good
relation with humanity and environment.
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