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Court upholds status quo as UMSC affirms Mufti Mubaje’s leadership

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court in Kampala has issued an order maintaining the current leadership structure within the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), effectively preserving the authority of Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda. The directive was made on Monday by Justice …

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VISAS: Over 200 Ugandan Muslims to miss 2025 Haj

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 Ugandan Muslims will miss this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia closed the issuance of Hajj visas on May 25, 2025, leaving dozens of intending pilgrims stranded.  In a communication to Hajj leaders dated 27th May 2025, the …

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Luwero Muslim District Chairman impeached

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero Muslim District Chairperson, Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi, has been impeached for opposing the re-election of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda. On Thursday, the Luwero District Khadi Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja summoned Ssekyanzi to appear before the Luwero Muslim Joint Committee …

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Muslims urged to save as DTB supports Iftar in needy communities

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi, has encouraged Muslims to embrace a culture of saving and investing for the betterment of their communities. The Supreme Mufti emphasized the power of collective financial discipline, citing how consistent savings at local mosques could generate substantial investments. …

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Muslims seek equal share of funds for Martyrs Day celebrations

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims have asked the government for an equal share of funds as they commemorate Muslim Martyrs at Namugongo. The annual commemoration of Muslim Martyrs will take place on June 10. Historical records indicate that around 1874/75 during the reign of Kabaka Mukaabya Walugembe Muteesa I, Muslim …

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Eid on Wednesday

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims in Uganda will celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, after the crescent moon signifying the end of Ramadan was not sighted on Monday evening. The announcement came from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) following the moon …

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Muslims appeal to UCAA for affirmative action on jobs

  Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Muslims have appealed to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) top management to consider affirmative action for them while recruiting staff to enable the Muslim community “move at the same pace” with other Ugandans. The Muslims also want management to at least designate …

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