The newly constituted Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) constitution amendment commission has officially held its first session.
Under the stewardship of its chairperson, Dr. Edris Serugo Kasenene, the commission kicked off its activities at Old Kampala Mosque.
This started with the swearing-in of three commissioners which include Sheikh Abubakar Yusuf Musoke, Sheikh Yusuf Isah Byekwaso, and Abdurahman Buwembo Kasule.
In his keynote address to the members, the UMSC secretary general Ramadhan Mugalu took the Commission through the challenges the Muslim community went through prior to the formation of UMSC.
He explained how UMSC has managed to sail through several setbacks.
Mugalu said UMSC Constitution has been tested as a result both its strength and weakness have been identified.
He cited key achievements so far registered that include; unity, which has bridged Muslims with Ugandan authorities, social transformation in the field of education, health among others.
He however said that above all gave Uganda Muslims the right to select their leaders right from the village mosques.
He cited weaknesses that included the enumeration of employees, which affected service delivery, and the sidelining of women and youth from the management of Muslim affairs.
