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Abdullah Mukwaya | |
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| Assumed office 24 April 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Shiekh Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdullah Muhammad Mukwaya |
| Children | Usama |
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Abdullah Muhammad Mukwaya is a Ugandan teacher and religious leader who is the current District Qadi of Mbarara District under the Ankole-Kigezi region.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Qadi: 2019–present
[edit]He was inaugurated into power on 24 April 2019 in the attendance of the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni[3][4][5] as chief guest of the ceremony and the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje. The president also laid a foundation stone for a multi-billion Supreme General Hospital, a new project in Mbarara Municipality that is being undertaken by Muslims in Mbarara district.[6] The president also gifted the Mukwaya with a brand new car.[7] The inauguration was led by Sheikh Ahmed Nyago, the chairman of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council electoral commission.[8][9][10]
Mukwaya replaced Shiekh Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza who died in a motor accident in September 2017 at Independence Park on his way to lead Eid-Adhah prayers at Abubakar Mosque in Kakoba division.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]Mukwaya is the father of film director and screenwriter Usama Mukwaya.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ankole Muslim Clerics Call for Peace and Reconciliation :: Uganda Radio Network". ugandaradionetwork.com.
- ↑ "Muslims asked to be security conscious". www.newvision.co.ug.
- ↑ Trumpet, Admin (25 April 2019). "President Commends Muslims' Unity in Mbarara - Trumpet News".
- ↑ Kakeeto, Moses. "Photo: Govt to support Muslim Community-Museveni - Newz Post".
- ↑ "Museveni atenderezza obumu bw'Abasiraamu". www.bukedde.co.ug. 27 April 2019.
- ↑ "NRM National Chairman Commends Muslims for Unity". 25 April 2019.
- ↑ "Museveni officially delivers car to Mbarara district Khadi". 5 October 2019.
- ↑ "Museveni Urges Muslims to Maintain Unity as Mbarara Gets New District Khadhi – Online news from Uganda and the East African region – SoftPower News". Archived from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ↑ https://redpepper.co.ug/talking-tough-mbarara-muslims-task-govt-on-service-delivery-curse-area-woman-mp/129850/
- ↑ https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/mbarara-musilm-land-dispute-resolved-after-seven-years/
- ↑ URN. "Mbarara district Kadhi dies in Eid day accident". The Observer - Uganda.
- ↑ "President commends Muslims' unity in Mbarara District – KMAUPDATES". Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.