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Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Shiekh Ramadhan Khamis |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Mukwaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza |
| Died | Mbarara, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | |
Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza was a Ugandan religious leader. He was the District Qadi of Mbarara District under the Ankole-Kigezi region until 1 September 2017.
Aged 50, Kwikiriza died in a motor accident on 1 September 2017 at Independence Park driving Pajero number UAH 984N rushing from the market to lead Eid-Adhah prayers at Abubakar Mosque in Kakoba division. He was with his son who died on arrival after being rushed to Mbarara referral hospital. [1] [2] At the time of his death, Siraj had replaced Shiekh Ramadhan Khamis who had been accused of selling muslim property. [3] [4] [5]
He was succeeded by Abdullah Mukwaya. [6] [7]
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