Ambassador Abdulle Highlights Role of Values-Based Education in Development

GOOBJOOG NEWS | NAIROBI: Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, used the opening of a new school in Nairobi to underline education as a cornerstone of social progress and long-term development for the Somali community.

Speaking at the inauguration of Starlight View Academy and Integrated School in the Parklands area, Abdulle said investment in education that blends modern learning with Islamic values would help produce responsible, ethical and globally competitive generations.

He said such initiatives strengthen community resilience, promote social cohesion and equip young people with skills needed to contribute positively both locally and internationally.

Abdulle’s remarks highlighted the growing role of Somali-led educational institutions in supporting integration and development in the diaspora, while reinforcing shared values and identity.