Muhammad Galabuzi

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Muhammad Galabuzi, also known as Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi (born 10 October 1962), is a Ugandan Islamic leader who serves as the Supreme Mufti of Uganda.[1][2][3][4][5]

Born (1962-10-10) 10 October 1962 (age 63)
Mukono, Uganda
CitizenshipUganda
EducationKitezi High School
AlmamaterBilal Islamic Institute
Advanced theological training
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Muhammad Galabuzi
Born (1962-10-10) 10 October 1962 (age 63)
Mukono, Uganda
CitizenshipUganda
EducationKitezi High School
Alma materBilal Islamic Institute
Advanced theological training
OccupationTeacher
Known forReligion
TitleSupreme mufti
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Early life and educational background

Galabuzi was born on 10 October 1962 in Bunyiri Village, Bukoba, Kyagwe County, Mukono District, Uganda, to Sheikh Shaban Kikomeko and Hajat Nagawa Kikomeko. He attended Entebbe Koran School and Kitezi High School, and later completed advanced theological training at Bilal Islamic Institute.[1][2][5]

Career

Galabuzi served as a teacher of Islamic studies at various schools and also founded a Quran school in Kansanga, Kampala to educate Muslim learners.[1][2][5][6]

Imam

Galabuzi served as the imam of Mpererwe Mosque for twenty-seven years and also served as the imam of Kansanga Mosque for seven years.[1][6]

Supreme mufti

In November 2021, Galabuzi was appointed Supreme Mufti of Uganda, replacing Sheikh Silimaani Kasule Ndirangwa following his resignation.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

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