Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among has pledged to pay school fees for the daughter of the late Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, as leaders paid tribute to her life and service.
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa on Wednesday urged politicians to adopt respectful and people-centred leadership, describing Nakimuli as a principled and unifying figure.
Nakimuli died April 19, 2026, at Alexandra Medical Centre after undergoing surgery for uterine fibroids. She was 40.
Speaking at a requiem Mass at St Nicholas Cathedral Namungoona, Tayebwa said Nakimuli prioritised service over political confrontation.
“As we mourn her, we should learn from her values. Leadership for her was about purpose, integrity and service, not conflict,” he said.
He said she represented her constituents firmly while promoting dialogue and reform.
“Even in difficult moments, she chose unity over confrontation,” Tayebwa added.
He also credited her upbringing for shaping her character, thanking her father, Christopher Walusimbi, for instilling faith, humility and compassion.
Tayebwa delivered 20 million Ugandan shillings ($) in condolence support from President Yoweri Museveni to the family, a contribution earlier announced by Among during a special parliamentary sitting in Nakimuli’s honour.
He said the government would continue working closely with the Orthodox Church and remain open to spiritual guidance.
Nakimuli was born July 2, 1985, in Kalangala District. She studied at several schools before attending Makerere University.
A member of the National Unity Platform, she served as Kalangala District Woman Representative in Uganda’s 11th Parliament after winning the 2021 election.
She also worked as the party’s head of communication and anti-corruption.
Beyond politics, Nakimuli was active in sports, particularly volleyball, and captained the women’s team during the East Africa Parliamentary Games in Arusha. She also played for COBAP Volleyball Club.
In her community, she supported widows in property disputes, assisted elderly residents and helped families affected by house fires. She advocated for the inclusion of island districts in government programmes such as Emyooga.
She was recognised by Theodore II of Alexandria for her service to the Orthodox Church and the community.
Nakimuli is to be buried later Thursday in Luweero District.
