The 2026 National Qur’an Competition finals were held at Laico Regency, Nairobi, celebrating Qur’anic memorisation, recitation and excellence among Muslim learners.
The event was graced by H.E. Saad bin Abdullah Alnofaia, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kenya; H.E. Nathif Jama, Governor of Garissa County; and Mohammed Mater Mahzari, Cultural Attaché. SUPKEM National Chairman, Alhajj Hassan Ole Naado, Prof. Abdulatif Essajee, Vice Chairman, Jamia Mosque Nairobi Abdulbari Hamid, Secretary General, JMC,Nairobi. Also present was North Eastern Regional Coordinator Dr. Adan Yunis.
In the Complete Juz category, the first, second and third-place winners received SAR 25,000, SAR 20,000 and SAR 15,000, respectively. In the 20 Juz category, the respective prizes were SAR 20,000, SAR 15,000 and SAR 10,000. While in 10 juz the winners got SAR 15,000, second place got SAR 10,000 while third place got SAR 5000.
SUPKEM appreciates the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of Saudi Arabia, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Kenya, and the Jamia Mosque Nairobi Committee for their continued partnership in advancing Qur’anic education and nurturing young Muslim talent.
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