Abstract: The study was directed by the following objective: to investigate the factors contributing to truancy in Madrasa, to establish the effects of truancy in Madrasa on the religious development of children in Msambweni Sub-County. By using survey design the study was guided by Social Control Theory (SCT) which explains why individuals choose to obey conventional norms. For the purpose of this study, the researcher included160 respondents, representing 10% of the entire population. From the total of 50 madrasas 5 were selected using stratified sampling technique leading to 10% of the target population. Using simple random technique 10 madrasa teachers represented the 50 teachers. 20 children were selected using simple random sampling from each madrasa translating to a total of 100 children. 50 parents were selected using snow balling technique from a population of 500 parents.