Mufti Mubaje Pledges Stronger UMSC Partnership With IUEA

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has committed to strengthening the partnership between the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) and the International University of East Africa (IUEA). During a visit to IUEA's campus in Kansanga, Kampala, Mubaje emphasized the university's critical role in Uganda's development through its programs in science, engineering, and technology.

Mubaje specifically commended IUEA for offering practical skills in fields such as engineering, petroleum studies, mining, and electric motorcycle technology. He also acknowledged the university's scholarship initiatives for students through the UMSC, expressing his delight at the institution's growth. "I am delighted to return and find that what was once a place of recreation has become a centre of knowledge shaping the future of young people," Mubaje remarked, referencing the site's past as an amusement park.

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I am delighted to return and find that what was once a place of recreation has become a centre of knowledge shaping the future of young people.

The Mufti also praised the university's multicultural environment, viewing diversity as a key strength that promotes unity and mutual respect among students from various backgrounds. "Diversity is a blessing. I encourage students to embrace one another regardless of their backgrounds because education thrives where people learn from each other's experiences," he stated.

He was accompanied by senior UMSC officials and was received by IUEA Vice Chancellor Prof. Emeka Akaezuwa and Resident Director Ambassador Hassan Alwi. Prof. Akaezuwa described IUEA as a technology-focused institution dedicated to producing graduates with practical, industry-relevant skills for the global market. The university has established international partnerships to enhance teaching, research, and innovation. The visit included tours of academic facilities and interactions with students and staff, concluding with an exchange of gifts and a luncheon.

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Diversity is a blessing. I encourage students to embrace one another regardless of their backgrounds because education thrives where people learn from each other's experiences.