By Spy Uganda
It was a serene morning in Kampala, where the first rays of sunlight filtered through the leafy canopies. The air was filled with quiet whispers, not of joy but of sorrow. The news had spread quickly across the land: Omuzaana Sarah Kakungulu, a mother, a mentor, and a beacon of wisdom, had departed this earthly realm.
Among those struck by the news was Robert Kyagulanyi, fondly known as Bobi Wine. As he sat under a tree in his compound, surrounded by the stillness of dawn, memories of Omuzaana Sarah Kakungulu flooded his mind. She was no ordinary woman; her life had been a testament to resilience, grace, and unwavering faith.
Sarah Kakungulu was not just a mother to Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the revered titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, but a maternal figure to an entire community. Her warmth had touched the hearts of many, and her prayers had uplifted countless souls.
Bobi Wine, moved by the gravity of the loss, took to pen and paper to express his sorrow. His heart was heavy as he wrote:
“Learnt with great sadness about the passing of Omuzaana Sarah Kakungulu, the mother to our beloved elder, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the titular Head of Muslims in Uganda. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. May Allah, in His infinite mercy and grace, grant her Jannah and surround her with eternal peace and blessings.”
His words were not mere condolences but a reflection of the unity and shared humanity that transcends boundaries of faith and status. In his message, he invoked the sacred Islamic prayer, affirming the inevitability of returning to Allah and seeking His mercy for the departed soul.
As the message reached the grieving family, it brought a small but comforting solace to Prince Kassim Nakibinge and those mourning their matriarch. It was a reminder that Sarah Kakungulu’s legacy lived on, not only in her children but also in the lives she had touched.
In the days that followed, the Muslim and broader Ugandan community came together to honor her memory. Her life was celebrated as one of service, compassion, and deep faith. And amidst the mourning, there was a collective prayer for her soul: that Allah grants her Jannah and eternal peace.
Bobi Wine’s words lingered in the hearts of many, a poetic tribute to a life well-lived and a reminder of the fragility and beauty of life.
