Although it cited Muslim Sharia Laws, it required time to properly operationalize due to a lack of guiding rules. In 2019, the government officially established Sharia Courts in all districts across the country, which is gradually gaining popularity among the Muslim population. He stated that some civil matters involving Muslims are now referred to Sharia Courts by Civil Courts. Many Muslims did not report cases to Sharia Courts with concerns over the legality and enforceability of the remedies obtained from the Sharia Courts. Ugandan Muslims have advocated Sharia Law to deal with these important issues because secular laws cannot address them to the satisfaction of our conscience.

Source: The Nation October 08, 2021 07:52 UTC