His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, paid his historic first visit to Kyambogo University, engaging both university management and the Muslim student community on critical issues surrounding education, scholarship opportunities, and student welfare.
The Grand Mufti arrived at the university accompanied by the Minister of Education from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) alongside a high-level UMSC delegation. Upon arrival, he met with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Finance and Administration Assoc. Prof. Justus Kwetegyeka, who represented the university’s top leadership, before proceeding to address a gathered audience of Muslim students and Staff members at the Central Teaching Facility (CTF) Building.
During his address, Dr. Sheikh Mubaje emphasized the paramount importance of higher education in community transformation. He highlighted available scholarship opportunities and called for enhanced measures to assist financially disadvantaged students in achieving their academic ambitions. “Scholarships remain an indispensable tool for broadening access to higher education, particularly for youth who face significant financial hurdles,” the Mufti noted, encouraging students to strive for academic excellence while maintaining strong moral values.
In addition to academic funding, the discussions heavily focused on holistic student welfare ensuring learners receive adequate social, pastoral, and administrative support throughout their academic journeys. The maiden visit offered students a direct platform to air pressing concerns affecting their day-to-day life at the institution.
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, with the Deputy Vice Chancellor F&A Assoc. Prof. Kwetegyeka pose for a group photo with students
The dialogue highlighted the vital role of multi-stakeholder collaboration among university administration, religious bodies, and civil society in creating a supportive learning environment.
As one of Uganda’s leading public institutions of higher learning, Kyambogo University hosts a vibrant and diverse student body. Assoc. Prof. Kwetegyeka noted that engagements with major religious and community leaders reinforce the university’s commitment to dialogue, inclusivity, and shared responsibility for youth development.
The landmark visit marked a significant milestone for Kyambogo University’s Muslim community, establishing a crucial bridge between religious leadership and academic institutions to champion student growth, education access, and long-term welfare.
The Congregation who had come to welcome the Mufti