Helen Nakimuli
Helen Nakimuli | |
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| Born | 2 July 1985 Lukuba village, Kyamuswa sub-county Kalangala District |
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| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupations | politician and legislator, volleyball player |
| Known for | Volleyball and politics |
| Political party | National Unity Platform (NUP) |
| 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 (born 2 July 1985) is a Ugandan politician and legislator, volleyball player, member of the eleventh Parliament of Uganda for Kalangala District.[1][2][3] She is a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP).[1][4]
Early life and education
Nakimuli was born on born 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 St. 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 be become the member of parliament for Kalangala District.[5] She is the Head of Communication and Anti-Corruption at NUP and the pearl of Kalangala.[6][7]
Nakimuli was elected as the Women's Representative for Kalangala District in the 12th Parliament of Uganda.[8]
Other works
Nakimuli has been a volleyball player since 1998.[1] She was the captain of the ladies' volleyball team that went for East Africa Parliamentary Games in Arusha, Tanzania.[1] She is 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 to the list of Emyooga funds.[10]
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][11]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "MP Nakimuli balances spikes and Parliament". Monitor. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Orthodox legislators get papal recognition". New Vision. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Islanders ask Govt for firefighting equipment". New Vision. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ "MP Nakimuli balances spikes and Parliament". Monitor. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Orthodox legislators get papal recognition". Bukedde. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.