The mosque serves as a focal point for Nairobi’s sizable Muslim community since it is where Muslims go to pray on Fridays. In the 1990s and into the 21st century, Jamia has developed into a meeting place for Muslim political, religious, and thought leaders to debate matters pertaining to the ummah.

With its extensive use of marble and Quranic inscriptions, the Jamia Mosque maintains the typical Arabic Islamic architectural style. It also has the customary row of shops (including a pharmacy and clinic) down one side that generates rental income for the mosque’s upkeep. It can be identified by its twin minarets and three silver domes. It has a library and a training facility where people may learn Arabic, basic computer skills, and how to make clothes.