Office of the Speaker, Nakawa Division

Labour day Message from outgoing Speaker Nakawa Division Urban Council Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey

OBITUARY, MAMA KALANGALA LAID TO REST IN LUWEERO ENDING HER EARTHLY JOURNEY AT 41

Yesterday morning Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey together with his deputy Rt. Hon. Nalubwama Jalia
, joined the family of Late Hon. Hellen Naava Nakimuli the Orthodox Church community, National Unity Platform members, Secretariat led by secretary General Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya and Executive led by the acting President Madam Lina Zedriga, Leader of Opposition in Parliament Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi , Hon. Members of Parliament, Lord Mayor elect Ssaalongo Balimwezo Ronald Nsubuga, Elected City Councillors at all levels, Mayor elect Bukeni Ali Nubian li, and other categories of mourners at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Namungoona, for the memorial service of the deceased where Buganda Kingdom was represented by its Minister of Information, Mobilization, and Kingdom Owek. Israel Kazibwe Kitooke.

Later that afternoon, thousands of mourners gathered at Lunyolya in Bulemeezi, Luweero District for her final sendoff drawing the deceased’s curtain on a life defined by service, courage, and unity.

Born around 1985 in the Ssese Islands, Kalangala, Hon. Nakimuli rose to become a national voice for accountability and island communities. Her father, Oweek. Rev. fr. Christopher Walusimbi, eulogized her as a friendly, hardworking daughter who touched many souls across Uganda.

Though she served only one term in the 11th Parliament, her influence was far-reaching. She held two Shadow Minister Portfolios, where she championed transparency, responsible governance, and the plight of fishing communities on the islands, earning the name “Mama Kalangala.”

A multi-talented leader, Hon. Nakimuli captained Parliament’s volleyball team to back-to-back championships at the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games. She also played netball and basketball, using sport to mentor youth and build bridges.

Culturally, she served as Assistant Treasurer of the Fumbe Clan in Ssese, blending tradition with modern leadership.

In his tribute at Kavule speaker Luyombya Godfrey echoed the deceased’s rallying call against injustice: “Silence in the face of wrongdoing is itself another form of death.” Drawn from her last public address during the Kabaka’s birthday prayers at Namungoona.

In his speech the President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Bobi Wine praised the late as steadfast in transparency and responsible governance, marking it as a great loss to the party and struggle to liberate Uganda calling on other leaders to emulate her committed character.

The 41-year-old legislator died suddenly on Sunday, 19th April 2026, following complications from surgery at Alexandra medical on Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala. Hon. Nakimuli is survived by her only biological child, Meraline Namirimu Ssuubi, an S1 student at Kibuli SS.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey , has paid tribute to the late Hon. Hellen Nakimuli echoing her own powerful call for citizens to speak out against injustice. He reminded mourners of her words: that silence in the face of wrongdoing is itself another form of death.

The Speaker made these remarks during a funeral rite held at the National Unity Platform headquarters to honor Hon. Nakimuli’s unwavering loyalty to the struggle throughout her leadership tenure.

The gathering was led by *Acting President Lina Zedriga* and attended by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi ; Party Secretary General, Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya ; Nakawa Division Mayor-elect Bukeni Ali "Nubian li; several Members of Parliament; Lord Mayor-elect Ssaalongo Salongo Engineer Balimwezo Ronald Nsubuga ; elected LCV Councillors; and LC III Councillors led by Nakawa Division Deputy Speaker *Rt. Hon. Jalia Nalubwama.* Hundreds of other supporters convened at the Party Headquarters in Kavule, Kawempe South, to celebrate her legacy.

Hon. Nakimuli passed away suddenly on Sunday, 19th April 2026, following surgery at Alexandria Hospital on Yusuf Lule Road.

At the time of her death, she was the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District.

She will be laid to rest tomorrow at her ancestral home in Luweero District.

Earlier today, the Member of Parliament-Elect for Makindye West and outgoing Speaker of the Kampala Capital City Authority Rt. Hon Zahrah Luyirika paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Speaker, Nakawa Division Urban Council where she held substantive discussions with the Speaker Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey also Councillor LCV-Elect for Nakawa II, on matters of leadership and their shared vision to serve the city collaboratively as a team.

*Fare thee well, Edith Katende Mufumbiro*

Yesterday, Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker Rt. Hon. Hon Luyombya Godfrey together with Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Jalia Nalubwama, laid a wreath on the casket of the *
late Edith Katende Mufumbiro to honor her memory and express sympathy to the family. This took place during the final send-off at Busiiro Village, Luuka District, at the ancestral home of Waiswa Alex Mufumbiro the NUP Deputy Spokesperson and husband to the deceased.

In a sombre mood, mourners received a virtual tribute from *President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Bobi Wine . He expressed sympathy to the family, spoke of his family’s relationship with the deceased, and thanked the large crowd for standing with Mufumbiro.

Thousands gathered to pay tribute to the deceased and show solidarity with the incarcerated Waiswa Alex Mufumbiro. They also received tributes from Acting NUP President Dr. Lin Zedriga; the Leader of Opposition in Parliament and NUP Spokesperson Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi NUP Secretary General *Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya ; Members of Parliament represented by Hon. Betty Nambooze Bakireke*; Busoga NUP MPs represented by *Hon. Andrew Kiiza Kaluya*; and the Busoga Kingdom, represented by *Counsel Alex Luganda*, who is also Waiswa Alex Mufumbiro’s lawyer in the ongoing case. People's Front for Freedom, Alliance for National Transformation were represented by *Hon. Salaamu Musumba and Hon. Kasule Ismail*, respectively

On behalf of Waiswa, Kato Mufumbiro thanked everyone who stood with them during this trying moment. The burial was attended by Kampala Capital City LCV Councillors, LC 3 councillors as well as outgoing and elected mayors from different divisions, led by *Bukeni Ali Nubian li.*

The body was finally laid to rest, bringing to an end four days of mourning, with a cleric’s call for agitation for justice.

Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey is among the leaders led by National Unity Platform secretary General *Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya, Lord Mayor elect Salongo Engineer Balimwezo Ronald Nsubuga and supporters of the National Unity Platform who thronged the Chief Magistrate’s Court, Kanyanya, to accompany lawyers led by the Leader of Opposition in the Parliament of Uganda Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi . The legal team appeared before the judge to argue for the release on bail of National Unity Platform Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro , Comrade Kaija Doreen Ateenyi, Eddie Mutwe and others

However, the court session turned into a Zoom hearing, with people and media sent away. As if that was not enough, the bail application was also denied. This application was especially urgent for Waiswa Mufumbiro, to allow him to bury his wife.

The outcome of today takes us back to the pain of freedom fighters as captured by Nelson Mandela in his book Long Walk to Freedom. In the chapter Robben Island: The Dark Years, Nelson Mandela recounts how he was denied permission to attend the burial of his mother, and days later was also refused permission to bury his son, Madiba Thembekile “Thembi”, who died in an accident.

May Edith rest in eternal peace

Earlier today the Speaker of Nakawa Division Urban Council *Rt. Hon. Luyombya Godfrey,* attended the requiem service for the *late Edith Katende Mufumbiro* at Namirembe Cathedral. The service was led by the retired Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, *the Reverend Canon Augustine Magala Musiwufu.*

Also paid tribute were Leader of the Opposition and NUP spokesperson *Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi*; Lord Mayor elect *Hon. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga* Nakawa Division *Mayor-elect Bukeni Ali Nubianli* LCV Councillors-elect, Members of Parliament and members of the NUP secretariat led by Secretary General Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya

The NUP deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro remains imprisoned with less hope to bid farewell to his wife who succumbed to Cancer yesterday.

May Edith rest in eternal peace.

Today, Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey , Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Jalia Nalubwama and Councillor Hon. Musoke Erias Lukwago represented Nakawa Division at the launch of the 2026/2027 Alternative Budget at Parliament. Presented by Leader of Opposition Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi and his shadow cabinet, this budget directly counters the NRM government’s recent proposal. The opposition framed it as the legitimate, transformative budget Uganda would have if elections were free and fair.

Also present were Acting President Lina Zedriga, NUP Secretary General Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya Nakawa Mayor-elect Buken Ali Nubian li Elected LCV councillors and many other Guests.

Centered on clear policies that respond to Uganda’s immediate needs, the Alternative Budget rejects the regime’s characterization that the opposition opposes for no reason. This budget proposal is well designed to offer the Government side the opportunity to read, choose the best ideas, and adopt them for the good of the country.

Today KCCA Nakawa Division headquarters hosted a birthday celebration that also served as a charity gathering for children with disabilities, honouring *Rt. Hon. Luyombya Godfrey* as he prepares to leave the Division speaker’s chair for City Hall as Nakawa 2’s representative.

Through his friend *Mr. Alex Muhangi,* brand ambassador at Fortbet Company, he donated ten wheelchairs and additional food items.

Four years ago, *Rt. Hon. Luyombya Godfrey* resolved to observe his birthday with children with disabilities, sharing food and drink, spending time together, and providing supplies.

Leaders present included Nakawa Division Urban Council Deputy Mayor *Her Worship Mutoni Salha*, Deputy Speaker *Rt. Hon. Jalia Nalubwama*, LCV councillors *Hon. Namazzi Olive, Hon. Ssendi Mosh, Hon. Sarah Mukisa,* Councillor LC3 *Hon. Kiberu Ali, and Hon. Olenge Brian*. The Committee for People with Disabilities was led by Mr. Abbas with Woman Councillor for People with Disabilities *Hon. Nakityo Sarah* and her counterpart Hon. Kabonge.

The Speaker’s decision to celebrate with children with disabilities reflects his view that it is a leader’s duty to confront stigma surrounding disability through presence and provision.

Happy birthday once again

Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker Rt. Hon Luyombya Godfrey had the honour of attending the Iftar dinner at Makere-Kavule organized by the leadership of the National Unity Platform led by Acting President Dr. Lina Zedriga. Before the dinner, a dua was held for abducted members whose whereabouts remains unknown, political prisoners, and President Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu Bobi Wine himself.

The Iftar dinner was also attended by prominent figures who happen to be Party executive members led by the Leader of Opposition in Uganda's parliament Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi Eastern Deputy President Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe, Mayor-elect of Nakawa Division, Buken Ali Nubianli, and members of parliament.

Despite President Kyagulanyi's absence, the party secretariat led by Secretary General Hon. David Lewis Rubongoya ensured that traditions were upheld.

The Iftar dinner holds great significance in Islam as it brings Muslims together, fostering unity and gratitude for Ramadan's blessings. It's a moment for spiritual reflection, strengthening bonds, and praying for those in need. Through sharing meals and prayers, Muslims rejuvenate their faith and commitment to their community.

Nakawa Division Urban Council Speaker, *Rt.. Hon Luyombya Godfrey has today led a delegation from Ssemadongo Investment club to Naguru Go Down Masjid Swalihin* where they donated 10 prayer mats as Sadaqah to support Muslims during prayers.

The donation was made after attending Juma prayers and was part of the group's collective effort to support the needy, led by it's Chairman Hajji Abbey Mukiibi Nkaaga.

Hon. Luyombya Godfrey thanked the team for choosing his area for this noble donation. In Islam such donation category is considered Sadaqah Jariyah, a continuous charity benefiting the donor beyond their lifetime.

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