By Kobusiinge Monica
Kampala: Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament and pioneer member of Pan-African Pyramid, Hon. Helen Nakimuli Walusimbi is among the few women representatives who have secured ministerial roles in the recent cabinet reshuffle orchestrated by National Unity Platform (NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine.
At the helm of the newly formed cabinet that saw Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba dropped and replaced by Bobi Wine’s blue eyed boy, the Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi as the leader of opposition, is also the formidable and multitalented Kalangala district legislator Nakimuli who was appointed as Minister of Information communication and Technology and Anti- Corruption, a role that carries immense responsibilities and challenges given the political turbulences and corruption practices Uganda is facing in several public offices.
Having served as Minister of Animal Industries and Fisheries in the previous cabinet, Nakimuli is no stranger to adversity. Her track record in the opposition and her reputation for dedication to justice and transparency suggest that she is well-prepared to take on task.
In her capacity as the Minister of Information, Nakimuli will play a crucial role in disseminating accurate information to the public, contributing to transparency in governance.
Additionally, her role in anti-corruption efforts places her at the forefront of addressing a long-standing corruption problem in Uganda which requires both determination and strategic planning, and Nakimuli’s appointment reflects the trust placed in her abilities to lead this fight. Nakimuli is also a renowned Pan Africanist and pioneer member of Pan African Pyramid since 2014, who has participated in all its humanitarian activities physically, emotionally and materially. In one of her old photos before becoming MP, while in Bidi Bidi Refugees settlement, Helen is seen breaking down to tears upon seeing the health conditions some girl child was under going. Helen felt helpless and was seen hugging her several times in a bid to comfort her before donating clothes to the ground.
Hon.Hellen Nakimuli Participate In Distribution Of Relief Aid In Bidi Bidi Refugees Settlement In 2017 With Other PAP Members
Appointed In New NUP Cabinet In Parliament: Hon.Nakimuli Pose For Photo Opportunity in Bidi Bidi Refugees Settlement,Yumbe District In 2017 Before Relief Aid Distribution Exercise
| Designation | Name | Constituency |
| Minister of Sports | Kayemba Solo | Bukomansimbi South |
| Minister of Animal Industries and Fisheries | Suzan Mugabi | Buvuma WMP |
| Minister of East African Affairs | Lucy Akello | Amuru Woman MP |
| Special regions | Santa Okot | Aruu North MP |
| Co-operatives and Micro Finance | Joan Achom Alobo | Soroti WMP |
| Information and Anti corruption | Hellen Nakimuli | Kalangala WMP |
| Culture and Performing Arts | Kiyaga Hilary | Mawokota North MP |
| Science Innovation and Technology | Okin PP Ojara | Chwa West MP |
| Water and Environment Christine | Kkaaya Nakimwero | Kiboga Woman |
| Human Rights | Shamim Malende | Kampala Woman |
| Local Government | Betty Ethel Naluyima | Wakiso Woman |
| Trade and Industry | Manjeri Kyebakutikka | Jinja Woman |
| Public Service | Anna Odeke Ebaju | Soroti Woman |
| Agriculture | Asinasi Nyakato | Hoima Woman |
| Education | Joseph Ssewungu Gonzaga | Kalungu West |
| Defence and Veteran Affairs | Karim Masaba | Mbale Industrial Division |
| Internal Affairs | Betty Nambooze Bakireke | Mukono Municipality |
| Health | Timothy Batuwa | Jinja South |
| Works and Transport | Francis Mwijukye | Buhweju |
| Kampala Capital City | Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo | Nakawa East |
| Foreign Affairs | Muwada Nkunyingi | Kyaddondo East |
| Land, Housing and Urban Development | Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula | Nakaseke South |
| Energy and Minerals | Evans Kanyike | Bukoto East |
| Tourism and Industry | Derrick Nyeko | Makindye East |
| Youth and Children Affairs | Frank Kabuye | Kassanda South |
| Gender, Labour and Social Development | Fortunate Nantongo | Kyotera Woman |
| Finance, Planning and Economic Development | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda | Kira Municipality |
| Justice and Constitutional Affairs | Jonathan Odur | Erute South |
| Attorney General | Wilfred Niwagaba | Ndorwa East. |
| Rep Parliamentary Union of Organization of Islamic Countries | Hassan Kirumira | Katikamu South |
| Rep Caribbean/EU parliament | Hanifa Nabukeera | Mukono Woman |
| Rep Parliamentary Pension Scheme | Aisha Kabanda Nalule | Butambala Woman |
| Rep Interparliamentary Union | Flavia Kalule Nabagabe | Kassanda Woman |
| Rep Commonwealth Parliament | David Kalwanga Lukyamuzi | Busujju |
| Rep tPan African Parliament | Patrick Nsamba Oshabe | Kassanda South |
| Vice chairperson Local government accounts committee | Abubaker Kawalya | Lubaga North |
| Chairperson local governments accounts committee | Gilbert Olanya | Kilaka South |
| Chairperson government assurance committee | Abed Bwanika | Kimanya-Kabonera |
| Dep. Chairperson government assurance committee | Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa | Mityana Woman |
| Chairperson COSASE | Medard Lubega Sseggona | Busiro East |
| Dep chairperson COSASE | Allan Mayanja | Nakaseke Central |
| Chairperson public accounts committee | Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi | |
| Chairperson public accounts committee | Goretti Namugga | Mawogola South |
| Chief Opposition Whip | John Baptist Nambeshe | Manjiya |
In her new role in the opposition’s cabinet, Nakimuli is expected to serve as a watchdog to amplify the message of transparency, demanded accountability from leaders, uncover instances of embezzlement, bribery, and nepotism that have long been swept under the rug.
More About Hon. Hellen Nakimuli
Helen Nakimuli born 2 July 1985 is a Ugandan politician and member of the eleventh Parliament of Uganda for Kalangala District. She is a member of the National Unity Platform.
Nakimuli is a multitalented sports woman who plays both Basketball, Volleyball & Netball.
Nakimuli was born in Lukuba village, Kyamuswa sub-county in Kalangala to an Orthodox priest, Rev. Father Christopher Walusimbi and Maria Nalwanga Walusimbi a former Kalangala District councilor for Kyamuswa and Bubeke.
Nakimuli started her education at Bukasa Primary school, Hormisdallen Primary School in Bweyogerere in Wakiso , Our Lady of Good Counsel in Gayaza for her Ordinary Level and St. Augustine secondary school in Wakiso for her Advanced level before joining Makerere University.
Nakimuli’s political career begun at St. Augustine secondary school as a head girl. She defeated Aidah Nabayiga to be become the member of parliament for Kalangala District
Nakimuli has been a volleyball player since 1998. She was the captain of the ladies’ volleyball team that went for East Africa Parliamentary Games in Arusha, Tanzania and also a member of the COBAP Volleyball Club.
A renowned philanthropist, Nakimuli is the founder of Nakimuli Foundation through which she has helped windows of Kalangala to get lawyers when other people want to take their late husbands’ property.
Through out her leadership, Nakimuli has donated relief aid to the elderly and needy people in Kalangala District.
Additionally, Nakimuli appealed to the State minister for microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo to include the island Districts of Buvuma and Namayingo to the list of Emyooga funds.
Nakimuli was given 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.
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PAN-AFRICAN PYRAMID read more about here; https://panafricanpyramid.com/ is an intellectual non-partisan discussion forum built on the Pillars of PAN-AFRICANISM, PATRIOTISM and NATIONALISM whose Ideal/pre-occupation is to REVIVE intellectual discourse among the youths with a bias of re-constructing our lost Pan-Africanism, patriotism and Nationalism Values and spirit.
We are a non-profit, non-racist organization fully registered under the laws of Uganda on 14th July 2016.
At PAP, we don’t practice RACISM, NO, because RACISM is a sign of extreme backwardness. We instead, discuss topical social, economic and political issues across Africa and the world.
Topics are deliberately conceptualized to address deficiencies by filling in the perceived gaps in the levels of awareness to generate knowledge and solutions to African problems, first by Africans themselves. We do this without fear or favour.
The show is broadcast live at Fairway Hotel in Kampala every Friday 5-8pm and a recorded version of the same telecast on NBS Television every Saturday 4-5pm.
The Pan-African pyramid is the only ‘FREE YOUR MIND’ People’s Pan-African parliament which brings together African races to discuss positive issues that are germane to the total economic and social liberation of Africa and its people.
OUR VISION: To articulate the concerted efforts geared towards promoting the true African Awaking amongst the BLACK people throughout Africa and in the Diaspora, and galvanize inventions and innovations of the African people.
OUR MISSION: To REVIVE intellectual discourse among the youths with a bias of re-constructing our lost Pan-Africanism, patriotism and Nationalism Values and spirit.
WHAT IS PAN-AFRICANISM? Pan-Africanism is an ideology and movement that encourages the solidarity of Africans worldwide. It’s based on the belief that unity is vital to economic, social, and political progress and aims to “unify and uplift” people of African descent. The ideology asserts that the fate of all African peoples and countries are intertwined. At its core Pan-Africanism is “a belief that African peoples, both on the continent and in the diaspora, share not merely a common history, but a common destiny”
The pan-African pyramid is propagating for a new Pan-Africanism concept. The new Pan-Africanism need not to be based on race, skin or color, but IDIOLOGY. It advocates for the unification of Africa by economic development and Trans-African trade, and not by political actors only, but by corporate business entities.
