{"id":122566,"date":"2026-04-21T06:39:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/parliament-releases-funeral-program-for-mp-nakimuli"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:37:19","slug":"parliament-releases-funeral-program-for-mp-nakimuli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/parliament-releases-funeral-program-for-mp-nakimuli","title":{"rendered":"Parliament Releases Funeral Program for MP Nakimuli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>Parliament has announced the official funeral arrangements for the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Helen Nakimuli, following her recent passing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the Office of the Speaker, Anita Annet Among, Parliament expressed \u201cprofound sadness\u201d and unveiled a multi-day program to honor Nakimuli\u2019s life and service.<\/p>\n<p>According to the schedule, funeral rites began on Monday, April 20, 2026, with the commencement of official ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p>Following the release of the post-mortem report, the body is expected to be transported to Kalangala District via Entebbe, with a ferry departure scheduled for 2pm.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, April 21, local government leaders and residents will pay their respects during a special district council session and public viewing in Kalangala.<\/p>\n<p>The body will later be transported back to Kampala for an overnight vigil at the family home.<\/p>\n<p>Parliament will hold a formal tribute and vigil on Wednesday, April 22, during which the late legislator will lie in state at Parliament.<\/p>\n<p>A second tribute is scheduled at the National Unity Platform headquarters, followed by a family vigil at her residence in Namungona.<\/p>\n<p>The final day of ceremonies, Thursday, April 23, will feature a requiem mass at Namungona Orthodox Church, before burial in Luwero District.<\/p>\n<p>In its statement, Parliament described Nakimuli as \u201ca dedicated legislator and a tireless advocate for her people,\u201d and extended condolences to her family and the people of Kalangala District.<\/p>\n<p>Nakimuli passed away on Sunday while undergoing surgery for fibroids at Alexandria Medical Centre, a private facility specialising in women\u2019s health services.<\/p>\n<p>Her body was later transferred to Mulago National Referral Hospital on Sunday afternoon for a postmortem examination, which is expected to be conducted to establish the exact cause of death.<\/p>\n<p>The findings are anticipated to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the procedure as authorities and family members await an official medical report.<\/p>\n<p>Nakimuli, who represented Kalangala District in the 11th Parliament on the National Unity Platform ticket, served as a vocal advocate for island communities, focusing on healthcare access, transport challenges, and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her tenure, she was known for consistently raising concerns about service delivery gaps in hard-to-reach areas, particularly in the Lake Victoria island districts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. 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