Government distributes relief food to Muslims as period of fasting ends

In Kitui town, the Muslim community received 310 bags of rice and 260 bags of beans donated by the National government in various areas of Kitui town for celebrating Ramadan month and upholding the Muslim faith.

As the tradition of Muslims, they observe the holiness of this community which is marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer.

The government donated relief food in Mutomo, Mwingi and Kitui towns and their neighboring areas where Muslims reside. This was geared towards helping them after fasting to enable the believers hold on their faith to Allah.

Addressing the media at the Township Chief's office, Kitui County Commissioner Kipchumba Rutto said that after fasting, Muslims should get enough food and it was a way of sharing with the less privileged.

"This relief food is supplied to Muslim community first to help them fast and get enough food after during the sunrise (Fajr) and sunset (Maghrib) and to reflect on Islamic teachings and deepen Islamic practices.", said the Kitui county commissioner.