Tensions have heightened over the planned eviction of residents from Perryman Flats, in Old Kampala, over a land dispute that involves the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). The residents were served eviction notices by more than three individuals, including Madina Nassali, Zala Investments, led by Petros Fitwi, and Hassan Mugoya. The tenants are strongly opposed…
Clerics and Muslim faithful opposed to Shaban Ramathan Mubajje’s tenure as the Mufti of Uganda have given evidence in the Court of Appeal, challenging a High Court decision that dismissed their petition. In their testimony, they argued that the ruling by High Court Judge Bernard Namanya was flawed, as it suggested the dispute could be…
The High Court has dismissed a petition contesting the election of Sheikh Shaban Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda. The petition was brought against the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) by Nsimbe Swaibu and Byansi Twayibu, two individuals who identified themselves as concerned Muslims. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, noted that there were…
