Persecution of members in Kenya
Persecution of members in Kenya
On March 4, 2025, in the Kamukunji area of Pumwani, Nairobi, 17-year-old Ibrahim Ramadhan was shot in the head and killed by a police officer just meters from Umwami Riaz Mosque. The killing occurred without warning, provocation, or any legal justification. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the officers did not question him prior to executing the fatal shot.
The execution-style killing of Ibrahim appears to have been directly related to his open expression of faith and his peaceful efforts to share the message of Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem.
In the days leading up to his death, Ibrahim had been regularly sharing what he had learned about the appearance of the Qa’im, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, and expressing his growing belief in the message.
On March 5, 2025, community members gathered in protest of Ibrahim’s killing. Demonstrators were met with excessive force from law enforcement, who fired tear gas and live ammunition. The protests sparked interest and outrage in the national Kenyan media.
At least five individuals were seriously injured and transported to Kenyatta National Hospital.
On April 16, 2025, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq released a public address honoring the memory of Ibrahim Ramadhan in the basilica at the UK headquarters, bringing together members of the community to reflect on the events surrounding Ibrahim’s death.
The gathering served not only as a memorial but also as a coordinated effort to raise international awareness of the human rights violations endured by members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Africa.