The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has adopted a revised Human Resource Manual and Retirement Policy, marking a significant step toward formalizing staff welfare and institutional governance within the organization.
The National Management Committee approved the policy during its weekly meeting at the UMSC headquarters in Old Kampala, in what officials described as a key reform aimed at aligning employment structures with modern human resource standards.
The newly adopted Retirement Policy is expected to provide clearer guidelines on staff exit, benefits, and post-service welfare areas that have previously lacked comprehensive structure within the institution.
The reforms follow a detailed presentation by Hon. Katureebe Yaziidi, UMSC Head of Administration and Human Resources, who led a six-member subcommittee tasked with reviewing and verifying the 130-page Human Resource Manual.
According to Katureebe, the revised document is aligned with the UMSC Constitution as amended in 2022, as well as the Council’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan. He said the policy introduces structured procedures intended to eliminate inconsistencies and address longstanding gaps in human resource management.
“The document seeks to harmonise human resource practices with modern standards, incorporate previously missing areas, and address gaps and ambiguities identified in earlier versions,” he told the committee.
He also outlined the rigorous review, verification, and validation processes undertaken by the subcommittee to ensure the document meets institutional and legal expectations.
The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, the Deputy Mufti, and attended by senior leadership including Dr. Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, the Second Deputy Mufti; Secretary General Haji Abbas Muluubya; and Deputy Secretary General for Finance and Administration, Haji Muhammad Ali Aluma, alongside other departmental heads.
Officials said the Retirement Policy is a critical component of broader reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and staff management within the Council.
By establishing clearer retirement frameworks, UMSC leadership hopes to ensure predictable transitions, protect employee rights, and improve institutional continuity.
The adoption of the revised manual and policy was unanimous, reflecting broad consensus among committee members on the need for updated governance tools in managing human resources.
The document has now been forwarded to other relevant organs of the Council for further consideration, before being presented to the General Assembly for final approval in the coming weeks.
If endorsed, the Retirement Policy will become a guiding framework for all UMSC staff, signaling a shift toward more structured and professionalized human resource practices within one of Uganda’s largest religious institutions.
The move comes amid wider efforts by organizations across the country to modernize internal systems and align employment practices with evolving legal and institutional standards.
