Assalaamu alaikum.

Kokni Muslim Association ( KMA), Nairobi, Kenya will be 100 years old in 2025. So KMA will be celebrating this Centenary occasion in August 2025 and invites its diaspora from around the world to join it in this special occasion.

A brief history of KMA is that the dozen or so Kokni Muslims, who had moved from the Kokan region in India to Nairobi around the First World War, formed a body in 1925 and named it Kokani Muslim Jamaat. One of the very limited objectives of the Jamaat was to maintain a small library comprising mainly Urdu books. The library, housed in a rented room, was believed to be the first of its kind in East Africa. In 1936, the Jamaat was renamed as the Kokani Muslim Community and Free Library. The Kokani Muslim Community and Free Library changed its name to “Kokni Muslim Association” in 1964.

There was an exodus of Koknis from Kenya after it gained independence mainly to United Kingdom, Australia and some emigrated to America.

To mark the Centenary event, the KMA Secretariat led by Rafia Khan ( nee Samnakay), will be organising various events and is sending an open invite to all Koknis living outside of Kenya to join it to celebrate this special occasion.

KMA 100 years celebrations Secretariat & Organising Committee.

Pre events journey towards grand 100 years celebrations August 2025

• Unveiling of 100 years celebrations logo – 26th May 2024
• 100 years celebrations Committee meeting – 15th September 2024
• Halal Expo – 6th October 2024 – View Event Details

Updates

We are excited to inform you that the Kokni Muslim Association (KMA) in Nairobi, Kenya, will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in August 2025. As part of this milestone, we are preparing for a series of events to commemorate our rich history and vibrant community.

If you are not yet aware of these upcoming celebrations, we are pleased to share more information with you via our official website. We will be regularly updating the site with details about our centenary journey and the events leading up to the celebrations.

Save the Date

We kindly request that you mark your calendars for the 15th, 16th, and 17th of August 2025. These dates will be pivotal in our commemorations, and we would be honored for you to join us in marking this significant occasion.

Souvenir Magazine – Call for Contributions

In addition, we will be publishing a Souvenir Magazine to celebrate our centenary. If you have any articles, memories, or professional achievements related to the Kokni community in Nairobi, Kenya, we invite you to submit them. Contributions could include personal stories, historical reflections, or insights from your professional journey.
Deadline for submissions: 31st December 2024

We have already received several valuable contributions from members, and we appreciate the ongoing support. Your stories will help make this publication even more meaningful.

Celebration Planning & Updates

The Centenary Celebrations Committee is actively working on planning and executing the events for August 2025. We will be posting the full program and necessary details on our website to ensure you have all the information needed for your travel and participation.

A formal invitation will be sent closer to the date, Insha’Allah, and we look forward to welcoming you to these momentous celebrations.

RSVP & Logistics

For planning purposes, we kindly request that all members, both local and from the diaspora, fill out the Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZS5WRD8 to confirm attendance. This will help us with logistics and event coordination.

Accommodation

KMA hospitality team has provided a list of accommodations providers. View List
In the event that anyone of you requires further information please contact Hanif Khan: +254 735647415

Please note that it will be *YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY* to contact the accommodations provider directly to plan your itinerary. KMA or its representatives will assist wherever possible but take no responsibility for any complaints and/or issues that may arise between you and the mentioned service providers.

Safaris

For those interested in doing Safaris, see details below. Asghar Khan Pathan has decades of experience and will be the main contact to sort out your safaris. Good luck.

Sarabi Savanna – Company Profile
Sarabi Savanna – Important information
Safari Packages – Non Resident
Safari Packages – Resident

Flights

For those of you planning your trip for the Centenary celebrations, take note of the message below which may help you plan your travel plans accordingly.

For any clarifications or assistance please feel free to reach out to:
Diaspora Liaison:
Bro. Arshad Dalvi – +44 793 900 5148

Local Contacts:
Shazma Mukri – +254 727 900008
Aadil Khambiye – +254 790 503290
Rafia Khan – +254 734 228267

We are grateful for your ongoing support, and we look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with you, Insha’Allah.

Jazakallah Khair,

Secretariat
Kokni Muslim Association
Nairobi, Kenya- Centenary Celebrations 2025