Mufti Mubajje’s Tenure Extended by Five Years Amid Controversy.

Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje. Courtesy image.

The tenure of Uganda’s Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje, has been extended by another five years, despite expectations that he would retire upon reaching the mandatory age of 70, as stipulated by the 1986 Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) constitution.

Sheikh Mubaje, who has led the UMSC for 24 years, was due to step down. However, the College of Eminent Sheikhs (Majlis Al-Ulama) decided to extend his term, a move that has sparked debate among members of the Muslim community.

UMSC chairman, Muhammadi Lubega Kisambira, defended the decision, stating that there was no legal contradiction in granting the extension. He emphasized that the council had carefully reviewed the matter and determined that Mubaje’s continued leadership was in the best interest of the Muslim community.

While some members of the UMSC support the extension, others have raised concerns about adherence to the organization’s constitutional provisions. Critics argue that allowing the Mufti to continue beyond the stipulated retirement age sets a precedent that could undermine governance structures within the UMSC.

As the debate continues, Sheikh Mubaje remains at the helm of the UMSC, leading the organization through another five-year term. Whether this decision will foster unity or further divisions within Uganda’s Muslim community remains to be seen.

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