Profile: The life and times of Sheikh Nuuhu Muzaata – and people he clashed with

Sheikh Nuuhu Muzaata, the head of Da’awa at the Kibuli faction passed on December 04 at the International Hospital Kampala (IHK).

Here is a quick look at the life and times of the vocal Muslim cleric:

• Date of birth: 1950s
• Father: Adam Muzaata (RIP) (he was a religious healer and exorcist)
• Place of birth: Bwaise, Lufula Zone near Kimombasa
• Muzaata grew up in Bwaise slum
• Education
• Bilal Islamic School
• Bilal Quran Islamic School, Wandegeya
• Said to have led a student’s strike at Bilal Quran Islamic School over poor administration
• Was popular with religious and political debates
• 1982: joined  the University of Madina in Saudi Arabia
• Later ordained sheikh
• Ran a tour and travel company, particularly to arrange Hijja trips
• Marriage
• Separated with first wife
• Other wives include: Qurusum Muzaata, a Kampala Capital CIty Authority (KCCA) clerk

PEOPLE HE CLASHED WITH

• October 2019: Muzaata blasts singer Eddy Kenzo for failing to wed fellow singer Rema Namakula
• Called out Pastors Martin Sempa, and Pastor Joseph Sserwadda after they rebuked singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine for politicizing a Christian hymn into the ‘Tuliyambala Engule’ song
• Labelled Sheikh Umar Kamoga conman over his use of Quran in exorcism
• November 2017: Blasted Buganda Land Board over ‘Kyapa Mu Ngalo’ initiative to register all Buganda land occupants
• Rebuked comedian MC Mariachi for jokes against Islamic faith
• 2016: Accused former IGP Gen Kale Kayihura of working to divide Muslims
• May 2015: Attacked Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga over Ettofaali project, an initiative for Kasubi Tombs reconstruction
• Clashed with Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa over prayers to curse opponents.

Additional reporting: Courtesy