“Sheikh Mbogo served the Muslim community wholeheartedly and with total dedication. He leaves behind an outstanding legacy as a principled and loyal leader, as well as one of the founding members of the Democratic Party, Uganda’s oldest political party,” Mufti Mubaje said. Uganda’s Muslim community is mourning the passing of veteran Islamic scholar, preacher, and […]
In their application filed before the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, the petitioners seek a court order declaring that Sheikh Mubaje is ineligible for re-election as Mufti. A group of Sunni Muslims has sued the College of Eminent Sheikhs and the top management at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) over the […]
Ekitebe ekikulu eky’Obusiraamu mu ggwanga ekya Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) kiguddemu amawulire ag’ennaku ag’okufa kwa Sheikh Anas Ssessimba. Sheikh Ssessimba yafudde mu kiro ekikeesezza olwa leero. Yaliko omukulembeze ku UMSC ng’ono abadde mutuuze w’e Kaliisizo mu disitulikiti y’e Rakai. Mu kiseera ng’ekitta basiraamu kiyinda mu ggwanga, Sheikh Ssessimba mu mwaka gwa 2016 yasimattuka […]
Dr. Hafith Muhammad Haruna Bukenya, previously the Kadhi of Kayunga Muslim District, has been appointed as the new Second Deputy Mufti of Uganda. His official unveiling took place on Thursday afternoon at Old Kampala, led by Dr. Ziyad Lubanga, the Director of Sharia at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). Ssaalongo John: Eulogies Show His […]
“What sane person, let alone a Judge, can make such orders? How can a Mosque or Church be attached for debts carelessly entered into by officials of that faith? If there is no law protecting Institutions of Worship, then common sense is there,” reads President Museveni’s letter in parts. President Yoweri Museveni has asked the […]
“We cannot behave normally in an abnormal situation; Muslim properties are at stake, and we needed the members to address this matter at length and find a solution,” Kakuru told our reporter. The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) General Assembly, has suspended six delegates for alleged misconduct. The decision was taken at the UMSC Annual […]
The Law Development Centre Court in Kampala has charged businessman Hajji Abdul Kiyimba and his son Hamuza Kiyimba with incitement to violence. They were granted bail. On Monday, the duo appeared before the Grade One Magistrate Martins Kirya and denied the charges. There was heavy security deployment at the court premises. The court heard that […]