Helen Nakimuli
Helen Nakimuli | |
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| Born | 2 July 1985 Lukuba village, Kyamuswa Sub-county, Kalangala District, Uganda |
| Died | 19 April 2026 (aged 40) Alexandra Medical Center, Kampala, Uganda |
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| Occupations | Politician, legislator and volleyball player |
| Known for | Volleyball and politics |
Political party | National Unity Platform (NUP) |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Awards | An ecclesial medal by The Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, His Divine Beatitude Theodore II in recognition of her exemplary service to the Orthodox Church, Uganda and humanity |
Helen Nakimuli (2 July 1985 – 19 April 2026) was a Ugandan politician and volleyball player, who was a member of the eleventh Parliament of Uganda for Kalangala District.[1][2][3] She was a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP).[1][4]
Early life and education
Nakimuli was born on 2 July 1985 in Lukuba village, Kyamuswa sub-county in Kalangala to a Greek Orthodox priest, Christopher Walusimbi, and Maria Nalwanga Walusimbi, a former Kalangala District councillor for Kyamuswa and Bubeke.[4][2] Nakimuli started her education at Bukasa Primary school and Hormisdallen Primary School in Bweyogerere in Wakiso, then at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Gayaza for her Ordinary Level. For her Advanced level, she attended Saint Augustine secondary school in Wakiso, where she began her political career by becoming head girl.[4] Following secondary school, Nakimuli was enrolled at Makerere University.[1][4]
Political career
Nakimuli defeated Aidah Nabayiga to become the member of parliament for Kalangala District.[5] She was the Head of Communication and Anti-Corruption at NUP and the pearl of Kalangala.[1][6]
She was elected as the Women's Representative for Kalangala District in the 12th Parliament of Uganda[7] but died on 19 April 2026 before her swearing at Alexandria Medical Centre following reported complications from surgery[8]
Other works
Nakimuli was a volleyball player beginning in 1998.[1] She was the captain of the ladies' volleyball team that went for East Africa Parliamentary Games in Arusha, Tanzania.[1] She was a member of the COBAP Volleyball Club.[1] She helped widows of Kalangala to get lawyers when other people want to take their late husbands' property.[4] Nakimuli donated relief which included food, soap among other things to the elderly people in Kalangala District.[9] Nakimuli gave relief to the people of whose houses were burnt.[3] Nakimuli appealed to the State minister for microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo to include the island Districts of Buvuma and Namayingo in the list of Emyooga funds.[10]
Death
Nakimuli died at a health facility on Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, on 19 April 2026, following an unsuccessful elective surgical procedure.[11][12] She was 40 years. Her body was transported to Mulago National Referral Hospital for a post mortem examination.[13]
Nakimuli was eulogized by parliament,[14] the National unity platform, Kalangala district council[15] and the Orthodox church[16] as a vocal Member of parliament[12] and committed Christian. She was laid to rest on 23 April 2026 in Luwero.[17]
Awards
Nakimuli was given an ecclesial medal by the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Theodore II of Alexandria, in recognition of her exemplary service to the Eastern Orthodox Church, Uganda and humanity.[2][18]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ndyamuhaki, Emanzi (28 November 2021). "MP Nakimuli balances spikes and Parliament". Monitor. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Orthodox legislators get papal recognition". New Vision. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- 1 2 "Islanders ask Govt for firefighting equipment". New Vision. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Tukuletedde omwana wa Faaza eyawangula ekifo ky'omubaka Omukyala e Kalangala ku kaadi ya NUP, ne bimukwatako". Watchdog Uganda. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ "Defeated Kalangala MP withdraws scholarships for 80 students". The Observer – Uganda. URN. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ "NUP Cabinet Reshuffle: PAP Pioneer Member, Kalangala WMP Helen Nakimuli Appointed Minister Of ICT, Anti-Corruption". TheSpy Uganda. 25 December 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "NUP secures 50 seats in 12th Parliament despite setbacks". Eagle Online. 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "Nakimuli was a humble but audible voice - MPs | Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Abakadde e Kalangala badduukiriddwa ne bikozesebwa mu maka, Covid yatuleka bubi bawanjaze". Watchdog Uganda. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ "Emyooga programme to be redesigned for islanders". New Vision. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ Walugembe, David (24 April 2026). "Govt takes over probe into MP Nakimuli's death". Monitor. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- 1 2 Namyalo, Gladys (22 April 2026). "Parliament pays tribute to the Late Hon. Helen Nakimuli - NTV Uganda". Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Leaders mourn Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli". The Independent. Kampala, Uganda. Uganda Radio Network. 20 April 2026. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ SERUGO, GEOFREY (24 April 2026). "Nakimuli was a charming beauty, outspoken on human rights abuses". The Observer. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ Nkuba, Samuel (20 April 2026). "News: Kalangala set to hold vigil today as MP Nakimuli's body arrives". New Vision. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ Luwedde, Brenda (23 April 2026). "OKUKUNGUBAGIRA HELEN NAKIMULI :Omwoyo gwe gusabiddwa ku klezia e Namungoona - NTV Uganda". Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ Wandera, Dan (23 April 2026). "Kalangala MP Nakimuli laid to rest in Luweero". Monitor. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ Mazinga, Mathias (22 October 2021). "Orthodox legislators get papal recognition". Bukedde. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.