The Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Shaaban Ggalabuzi, has officially assumed residence at the official home designated for the holder of the office at Kibuli Hill, marking a significant step for the Kibuli-based Muslim administration.
Leaders at Kibuli clarified that the residence is institutional property belonging to the Office of the Supreme Mufti and not to any individual office bearer.
They emphasized that whoever serves as Supreme Mufti is entitled to occupy the residence during their tenure, underscoring the principle of continuity in leadership.
“This is an institutional residence, not personal property,” senior leaders at Kibuli explained. “It ensures continuity and preserves the dignity of the office.”
The land on which the residence stands was donated by Kassim Nakibinge, who serves as the titular head of the Kibuli Muslim administration, commonly referred to as Jjajja w’Obusiraamu.
His contribution has been widely acknowledged as a gesture aimed at strengthening the institutional framework of Muslim leadership at Kibuli.
Kibuli Hill remains a historic centre of Islamic leadership in Uganda, housing key administrative offices and religious institutions.
Over the years, the area has played a central role in shaping religious discourse and leadership structures within the Muslim community, particularly among those aligned to the Kibuli establishment.
The official residence forms part of broader efforts to formalize governance structures within the Kibuli-based Muslim administration and to ensure stability during leadership transitions.
By designating and maintaining an official residence tied to the office rather than the individual, leaders say the institution is better protected from disputes over property and authority.
Sheikh Ggalabuzi’s occupancy of the residence comes at a time when sections of the Muslim community continue to call for unity, stronger organization and sustained religious guidance.
His move into the official home has been interpreted by observers as a practical affirmation of order within the Kibuli establishment.
Analysts note that formalizing the use of institutional property can reinforce transparency and accountability within religious leadership structures.
It also helps safeguard community assets for future generations by clearly separating personal property from institutional holdings.
The development has been welcomed by sections of the Muslim faithful, who view it as a reaffirmation of structure and continuity at Kibuli Hill, and as a step toward consolidating the administrative framework of the Supreme Mufti’s office.
