A delegation of the Kenyan High Commission headed by Colonel Hussein Dida Guyo Defense Advisor called on Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector International Islamic University (IIU).
The delegation also included Commercial Counselor, Boru D. Roba and Masoud J. Rasam , Counselor of Kenya High Commission.
O the occasion, issues pertaining to promotion of education through Asian African institutions’ mutual cooperation were discussed, while importance of IIUI in the African contries for disseminating true teachings of Islam also came under discussion. It was agreed that IIUI can be of great help through its faculties of Islamic Studies, Shariah and Law and Arabic in Kenya as there is a dire need of high standard education on these subjects in the region.
Dr. Masoom said that the university is keen to expand its bilateral ties be it Africa or any other subcontinent. While apprising about the role of scholars of IIUI in Dawah, the Rector said the university will be eager to accommodate recommended students from Kenya for the courses and degrees relevant to Islam. Rector said that students of Kenya, at IIUI, are being provided ideal milieu to learn.
H.E. Colonel Hussein while hailing IIUI told that the university students have been posted on key positions in the country. He also praised the university’s role in disseminating peace. He said the high commission of Kenya will start work on bringing more and more students to IIUI so that they may get quality education.