Parent sues school over Muslim girls' suspension

A parent to one of the 38 Muslim girls suspended for failing to attend church mass has sued Bura Girls management and the Attorney General Githu Muigai, for alleged infringement on freedom of worship.

According to Amina Bakari Hamisi through her lawyer Ali Mahmud, the suspension was illegal and was infringing on the girls’ right to choose their own religion.

She claimed the girls were kicked out of the school after they declined to attend Sunday mass as they were observing the holy month of Ramadhan.

The Taita Taveta court heard that the girls hid near the school store so as not to contravene their religious beliefs.

“The suspension of Muslim students from Bura Girls on June 22, for refusing to attend worship is not consistent with their Islamic faith, and is a gross violation of the law, which cannot go unchallenged,” Ali argued.

The school is sponsored by the Catholic Church. The girls in refusing to attend mass, are accused of neglecting the school routine.

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The lawyer urged the court to compel the school to readmit the girls. He also wants an order prohibiting the school management from convening a disciplinary meeting in a bid to punish the girls.

Ali also wants the court to order that the girls should not attend any religious function other than what they profess.