Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC through its education department has started pushing for affirmative action for Muslim teachers in the recruitment and promotion processes by the Education Service Commission-ESC. Over the years, Muslims have been complaining about the alleged sidelining of Muslim teachers during the appointment and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC has resurrected its longtime complaint against the Ministry of Education and Education Service Commission in particular for allegedly sidelining Muslims during the appointment and promotion of teachers. The fresh dispute stems from the recent appointment and promotions of teachers where …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Talks between rival Muslim factions in Luwero district over the dispute arising from the establishment of a market on the land belonging to Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC have collapsed following the withdrawal of the mediator from the talks. Three weeks ago, the Kadhi Luwero Muslim …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC has insisted that the embattled Masaka district Kadhi Sheik Buruhane Bagunduse vacates office to pave way for investigations into the allegations leveled against him. The acting UMSC spokesperson Ashiraf Zziwa Muvawala communicated the decision while unveiling Sheikh Badru Wasajja Kiruta as …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The embattled Kadhi of Masaka Muslim district, Sheikh Buruhane Bagunduse has declined to handover office to pave way for investigations into the allegations of incompetence leveled against him, saying his suspension didn’t follow the laid down procedures. It comes a few hours after Sheikh Muhammad …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has suspended Sheikh Burhan Bagunduse, the Kadhi Masaka Muslim district and his Bunyoro counterpart, Sheikh Ashiraf Kugonza. In a media statement, Ashiraf Zziwa, the acting public relations officer Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC says the Mufti has appointed …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mufti of Uganda Shaban Mubaje has tasked Muslims with the requisite qualifications in Islamic studies to take up leadership positions in his administration. Addressing mourners at the sendoff of the fallen Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC chairperson, Dr. Abdulkadir Balonde at Wantunda village in Busedde …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hajji Ramathan Mugalu, the secretary-general Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC has instructed regional Kadhis across the country to crackdown on mosques flouting the standard operating procedures agreed upon with the Health Ministry to stop the spread of COVID-19. In his December 8th statement addressed to Muslim …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has approved the separation of Kanungu Muslim district from Rukungiri. According to Hajji Ramadhan Mugalu, the UMSC secretary-general and acting secretary for information, the Muslim community requested for autonomy five years ago. Mugalu says that Kanungu Muslim community argued that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of health has partnered with Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC to promote health and disease prevention. Speaking at the National Health Symposium with a delegation of officials from UMSC led by the Mufti Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje at the Health Ministry headquarters, Dr. Tabley Bakyaita, …
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