Hajj visas successfully issued, says SUPKEM
This was in line with the established timeline in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has said all visas for this year’s hajj pilgrims have now been successfully issued by the embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Speaking to Sahifa media, SUPKEM national chairman Hassan Ole Naado announced the completion of visa issuance for all intending Kenyan pilgrims for the 2026 /1447 Hajj exercise. “I am pleased to announce that all visas have now been successfully issued in line with the established timeline, as we transition to the next stage,” he said.
Ole Naado said the development marks a major milestone in the mission’s hajj preparation process that was concluded successfully, adding that all intending Kenyan Pilgrims have been issued with Visas
He said this was in line with the established timeline in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ole Naado expressed appreciation to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kenya for its cooperation and support in ensuring the timely approval of visas for Kenyan pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
He reassured intending pilgrims of improved service delivery, stressing the Kenya Hajj mission’s commitment to their welfare. “We are fully committed to enhancing the quality of services. SUPKEM through Kenya Hajj Mission has worked closely with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj to ensure Kenyan Hajj agencies comply with international standards, including health, safety, and customer service requirements,” said Ole Naado.
According to the council, agencies will handle key travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transport within Saudi Arabia and logistical support during the pilgrimage in Makkah and Madinah.
For the 2026 season, Kenya has been allocated a quota of 4,500 pilgrims by the Saudi hajj authorities.
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory for Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey at least once in their lifetime. Each year, millions of worshippers travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Islamic religious rites.