Abdul Kadir Ali Muwaya

Sheikh Abdul Kadhir Muwaya (1950–2014) also known as Dakhtur (Doctor) was a social activist and translator from Uganda. He was the leader of the Shi'ite Muslim sect in Uganda who was assassinated at his home in 2014.

Early life and education Muwaya was born in 1950s in a family of 14 children in Kavule village, Imanhyiro Sub-county in Mayuge District. His mother was from a Sunni Muslim sect and he was initially tutored by his maternal uncle, Sheikh Ibrahim Saad Luwemba, the late former Mufti of Uganda. His funeral was held after Friday prayer in the presence of Ugandan Prime minister, the Police chief of the region, scholars and students and other people. He was laid to rest at the headquarters of Ahlul Bait Islamic in Buyembe village, Bukatuube Sub-couty in Mayuge district.

Personal life Muwaya died at 60 years of age and left four wives with 12 children.