His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, delivered a resolute message urging Muslims to stand firm in their allegiance to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), emphasizing its foundational principle of unity. He conveyed this message during the memorial prayers organized by the family of the late Sheikh Badru Ddamulira, the former county Sheikh of Twale Mawokota B, Greater Mpigi Muslim District, which encompasses Mpigi, Butambala, and Gomba districts.
Mufti Mubaje paid homage to Sheikh Ddamulira, who devoted 37 years of his life to serving Islam as a county Sheikh. He encouraged the Muslim congregation, gathered in significant numbers, to emulate the loyalty demonstrated by the deceased towards UMSC. Quoting from the Holy Qur’an, Mufti Mubaje urged his audience to lead righteous lives and uphold truthfulness in their actions.
Prof. Dr. Badru Kiggundu, former national chairman of the Uganda Electoral Commission, lauded Mufti Mubaje’s administration for its accomplishments within UMSC. Prof. Kiggundu recounted Mufti’s decision to appoint him as Chairman of the National Mosque Construction Committee, a challenging role undertaken without financial gain. He also highlighted Mufti’s leadership as Chairman of the UMSC-based Islamic Call University College (ICUC), urging Muslims to offer it unwavering support.
Mufti Mubaje concluded by urging all Ugandans to participate in the ongoing census and encouraging Muslims to access government-designed Parish Development Model funds for poverty alleviation, emphasizing their accessibility. He also stressed the importance of Muslim parents providing both religious and secular education to their children.
Additional speeches were delivered by Sheikh Abdu-Karim Abdallah Katamba, Director of Halal, as the guest preacher, Sheikh Juma Mawejje Kabanda, Regional Assistant to the Mufti for West Buganda, and Sheikh Muhammad Idd Kabuye, the host Kadhi, who provided updates on Islamic activities in the region and the district, respectively.
Regarding the deceased’s family, Sheikh Swaib Bwanika Kasonso, a technical staff member at the Bank of Uganda, announced Sheikh Abbas Kasekende as the heir of the late Sheikh Ddamulira. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Sheikh Imran Ssali, Secretary for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Badru Uzairu Wasajja Kiruuta, Kadhi of Masaka, along with other sheikhs, local leaders, and cultural figures.