Kwale Governor Fatma Achani has raised concern over what she terms as lack of respect for Muslim Women leaders in the country.

According to Achani, some political leaders and government officials have been openly showing lack of respect to muslim leaders.

Speaking in Ukunda, Kwale county during an Interdenominational thanksgiving church service attended by president William Ruto, Achani vowed not to abandon her hijab for political respect.

"Some people don't value me just because I put on a Hijab. I will not put it down for me to be respected." said Achani.

Achani  commended President William Ruto for his acknowledgment to Muslim women leaders in the country.

"“I want to thank you Mr. President for valuing women leadership. I remember when we were in Kilifi last week some people showed me some disrespect just because I was putting on a hijab. I saw you were very unhappy when a PS failed to recognize me but you intervened and gave me a chance to speak, I thank you Mr. President and we as a leader will work together."

Other leaders present during the function were Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi National assembly speaker Moses Wetangula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi, Blue Economy CS Salim Mvurya, Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir and his Nairobi counterpart Johnson Sakaja among others.

Hijab generally refers to various head coverings conventionally worn by Muslim women. While a hijab can come in many forms, it often specifically refers to a headscarf, wrapped around the head and neck, covering the hair, neck, and ears but leaving the face visible.

Defence CS Aden Duale is among leaders who has been advocating for the right of Muslim Women to wear hijab especially in public places.

Last year. Duale made headlines after insisting that Muslim Women including students should be allowed to wear hija.

"If you have a problem with the Hijabs our girls, wives and sisters are wearing Hijab and you are in Kenya, then you better leave this country." said Duale.