A woman in a hijab became the minister of culture in a non-Muslim country
A young Muslim woman has been appointed as the Minister of Culture , Arts and Heritage in Kenya . Ummi Bashir holds an MA in Armed Conflict and Peace and is currently writing her PhD in International Relations. The fact that she is a mother of many children does not hinder her success at the national and international level.
Ummi Bashir is the new head of Kenya's Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage. His appointment to a high position was an important event for the local Muslim community
Bashir is the only Muslim woman to hold a ministerial position in President William Ruto's government. Bashir is a lawyer and was admitted to the bar in 2012. Ummi Bashir has a master's degree in armed conflict and peace and is currently writing a PhD in international relations, IslamNews reported , citing Eastleigh Voice .
Interestingly, Bashir is a mother of many children and has successfully combined family life with the demands of high government positions . He himself grew up in a family with nine children. During his career, the Muslim lawyer worked in several UN agencies, including dealing with refugee issues.
According to the 2022 census, 18.6 % of Kenyans are Catholics, 36.6 % are Protestants, 24.5 % are Evangelicals , 8.7 % are Aborigines, 7.1 % are Muslims, 1, 1 percent are atheists.
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