UMSC distribute tablets to muslim leaders
By Mariam Nanyanzi
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has distributed Android tablets to Muslim leaders from East and West Buganda Muslim Regions to strengthen communication, research, and information management as part of the implementation of its Ten-Year Strategic Development Plan.
His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, the Mufti of Uganda, presided over the handover ceremony held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the UMSC boardroom.
The beneficiaries included Regional Assistants to the Mufti for East and West Buganda, regional secretaries, members of the Majlis Al-Ulama, representatives of the Shura and Advisory Council, and district Kadhis from the two regions.
The Mufti said the tablets were intended to equip Muslim leaders with the skills and tools needed to access, acquire and manage knowledge in an increasingly digital world.
He urged the recipients to use the devices responsibly to improve communication, conduct research and store important records and other useful information.
“We urge you to put them to proper use in order to strengthen communication, do more research and store all kinds of data and other useful information,” Sheikh Mubajje said as he handed each leader a tablet and its accessories.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Mufti, His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa; the Second Deputy Mufti, Dr Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya; UMSC Secretary General Hadji Abbas Muluubya Ssekyanzi; Deputy Secretary General in charge of Finance and Administration, Counsel Haj Muhammad Ali Aluma; and Deputy Secretary General in charge of Development and Planning, Abdul-Razaq Arinda, among other officials.
Earlier, Muluubya described the ongoing changes at UMSC as unprecedented and urged Muslim leaders to embrace teamwork and work diligently towards transforming their communities.He emphasised the need for collective effort in advancing the institution’s development agenda and improving service delivery to Muslims.