Muslim student leaders trained in leadership and management
By Sulaiman Matovu
Muslim student leaders from several institutions across Uganda have completed a six-day leadership training course aimed at improving their management skills and preparing them for leadership responsibilities within their institutions and communities.
Organised by the Luweero District Muslim Students Association (LUDMSA), the training took place at Sweet Valley Primary School in Luweero District. It brought together participants from different parts of the country for sessions on leadership, basic management and the responsibilities of holding public office.
The course, known as the Basic Training Course (BTC), is part of efforts by the Muslim Students Association of Uganda (MSAU) to prepare current and future student leaders to carry out their duties more effectively.
Organisers said the training was intended to help participants understand their roles, identify priorities and learn how to plan and implement activities that deliver results.
Leadership positions within Muslim students’ associations are largely voluntary but often come with significant responsibilities, including organising religious activities, coordinating students and managing institutional affairs.
The organisers said equipping students with practical leadership skills would help them make informed decisions rather than rely on trial and error.
They also emphasised the importance of building leadership capacity from the student level, arguing that better-prepared leaders could contribute to stronger Muslim institutions and communities in the future.
The programme is open primarily to students holding executive positions within MSAU structures, particularly those who have undergone induction. Other students may also be recommended to attend.
Participants who complete the course are awarded a nationally recognised Basic Training Course certificate. The programme is delivered by the MSAU Trainers Forum in coordination with the association’s executive secretary.
Institutions represented at the training included the Islamic University in Uganda Female Campus in Kabojja, Cavendish University, Luweero School of Nursing, St Lawrence University, St Peter’s University, Al Mustafa College, Kabasanda Technical Institute and Mecca Muslim Secondary School.
