Prince Nakibinge hosts Muslim MP's cautions against political divisions
“Those who voted for you and those who did not vote for you are all expecting everything from you, and you need to deliver upon their mandate. Whereas many issues divide us, you need to focus on those which unite us. Do not waste your energies on the trivialities but rather on what unites us.”
The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge showing where the grand father of Muslim faith, Badru Kakungulu was buried after Jumaah prayers at Kibuli Mosque on Friday June 19, 2026 (Photo by Isaac Nuwagaba)
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The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, has challenged the newly elected leaders to serve all Ugandans regardless of their political affiliation.
“There is a lot that unites us, like education, health, and roads. No religion is united, and divisions are normal when we are not fighting each other,” he said on Friday.
Nakibinge was addressing over 30 members of Parliament, whom he hosted at his residence in Kibuli, Kampala suburbs.
The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu after receiving former Prime Minister John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, who was the chief guest. (Courtesy photo)
In his speech after the Jumaah prayers, Nakibinge noted that while good performance would earn elected leaders’ individual recognition, poor performance could reflect negatively on the wider Muslim community.
“Those who voted for you and those who did not vote for you are all expecting everything from you, and you need to deliver upon their mandate. Whereas many issues divide us, you need to focus on those which unite us. Do not waste your energies on the trivialities but rather on what unites us,” Nakibinge emphasised.
“For those who are not Muslims, there is one Jesus Christ, but you hear those who are Protestants, Catholics, Pentecostals and Adventists, which shows that divisions are normal,” he added.
Former Prime Minister John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, who was the Chief Guest, urged the legislators to present a united front whenever national interests demand.
He also urged all legislators of the 12th Parliament to guide Uganda's transition into Petro State status by ensuring that "Petro dollars" become a foundation for sustainable and generational wealth, rather than temporary consumption.
Mbabazi reiterated Prince Nakibinge's call for political unity in the Legislature, noting that the interests of the nation and the welfare of Ugandans must transcend partisan divisions.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, has challenged Muslim leaders to promote unity during Jumaah prayers at Kibuli Mosque on Friday June 19, 2026 (Photo by Isaac Nuwagaba)
“We all belong to the Muslim party. The Muslim party is the one that unites us. Other parties will vanish, but we shall remain Muslims,” Kasolo said.
He also reaffirmed the government's commitment to financially empower Muslim leaders, including Imams and Sheikhs, to improve their livelihoods.
The government's commitment to empower Muslim leaders and the general public is evident, with President Yoweri Museveni's administration providing financial support through SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations) to help alleviate poverty."
“We cannot remain in divisions all the time, causing confusion among the people. Be it the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party supporters, the National Unity Platform (NUP) with their leaders, all other opposition parties and independents remain under the Muslim umbrella to serve their communities,” Kasolo added.
“As we enter a new five-year term, Muslims need to remain united and actively support government development programs, especially the Parish Development Model (PDM), which is empowering locals to fight poverty.
Leaders need to mobilise our electorate to participate in government development programs aimed at fighting poverty. The Muslim parliamentary caucus shall make sure that all issues affecting Muslims in Uganda are represented on the floor of the 12th Parliament as mandated,” he added.
A group picture of Muslim leaders and the titular head of Muslims Prince Kassim Nakibinge at Kibuli Mosque during Jumaah prayers at Kibuli Mosque in Kampala on Friday June 19, 2026 (Photo by Isaac Nuwagaba)
Muslim Parliamentary Caucus Chairman Hassan Kirumira urged Muslim leaders to focus on issues affecting the Muslim community in Uganda and prioritise the community's concerns and work towards addressing them.
Dignitaries at the event included Buganda deputy Katikiiro Twaha Kaawaase, Major General (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), David Lewis Rubongoya, the Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Asuman Basalirwa, the national president of the Justice Forum (JEEMA) and Ambassador Herbert Wasswa Birigwa of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF).