MSAU Chapters & Structure

Regional coordination and school-level Muslim Students Associations

MSAU Regions

MSAU operates through five Regional Executive Councils (RECs) that coordinate District Executive Councils (DECs) and school-level Muslim Students Associations (MSAs) across Uganda.

Central Region

Includes Kampala, Wakiso and surrounding districts with high Muslim student populations

Eastern Region

Covers eastern Uganda districts, coordinating DECs and school MSAs

Northern Region

Covers Gulu and Lira districts with adapted structures for local school networks

West Nile Region

West Nile region including Arua with strong Muslim populations and active DECs

Western Region

Western Uganda region coordinating Muslim student activities

Muslim Students Associations (MSAs)

MSAs can be established at all educational levels. Each MSA should have a patron (preferably a staff member) and register as a full member of MSAU through their District Executive Council.

Primary MSA

Foundation level Islamic education and character building

Secondary MSA

Academic support, leadership training, and university preparation

Tertiary MSA

Professional development and community engagement

University MSA

Advanced leadership, research, and alumni networks

District Executive Councils (DECs)

DEC Responsibilities

• Create MSAU districts based on school numbers and Muslim student populations
• Ensure all schools and institutions have functional MSAs
• Compile and update lists of all schools, indicating MSA presence
• Coordinate MSA leadership changes and maintain executive lists
• Arrange joint handovers for schools in close proximity
• Most MSAU activities are coordinated at DEC level

High Muslim Population Districts

Central, Eastern, and West Nile regions can have DECs in each government district due to large Muslim populations.

Urban Districts

Kampala, Wakiso, etc. have structures at Division and Municipality levels with respective sub-constitutions.

How to Start an MSA

Requirements

• Form a group of interested Muslim students
• Identify and approach a staff member to serve as Patron
• Use MSAU prototype constitution for your education level
• Secure approval from school administration
• Contact your District Executive Council for registration
• Elect an executive committee
• Register as a full MSAU member through DEC

Benefits of Membership

• Access to MSAU training programs and resources
• Participation in Tarbiya and capacity building programs
• Inclusion in regional and national MSAU activities
• Scholarship and career guidance opportunities
• Leadership development and networking
• Representation in MSAU governance structures
• Support for Islamic activities and programs

Membership Scope

All Muslim students in Uganda from primary schools to higher institutions. All Ugandan Muslim Students Associations are deemed to be affiliated to MSAU, and any Muslim Student organisation wishing to be recognized by MSAU shall apply for registration through their respective DEC.