Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli is dead. Main opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine confirmed the death of Nakimuli, revealing that she died after an unsuccessful surgery.
Bobi Wine wrote: “Terrible, shocking news! Hon. Hellen Nakimuli, Woman MP, Kalangala District just passed on after an unsuccessful surgery! May God strengthen all of us in this very tough time.”
NUP described Nakimuli’s death as a huge blow. “What a heavy blow! We are deeply devastated by the news of the death of the Kalangala District woman MP Hon. Hellen Nakimuli who has passed on after an unsuccessful surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and comrades,” the party said in a statement.
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among said she had no words to express the shock. “Honourable colleagues, it is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala and Shadow Minister for Information, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli,” Among wrote.
“Words are insufficient to convey the shock we are experiencing at this moment, and we pray that the Lord Almighty sustains her family, friends, and all of us during this challenging time.”
Hellen Nakimuli Profile
Born on July 2, 1985, in Lukuba village, Kyamuswa Sub-county in Kalangala District, Nakimuli rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most recognizable political figures from Uganda’s island districts.
She was the daughter of Rev. Christopher Walusimbi, a Greek Orthodox priest, and Maria Nalwanga Walusimbi, a former district councillor, a background that shaped her early exposure to leadership and public service.
Nakimuli attended Bukasa Primary School and Hormisdallen Primary School before joining Our Lady of Good Counsel, Gayaza, for her O-Level education. She later studied at St. Augustine Secondary School for A-Level, where she demonstrated leadership potential as a student leader. She went on to pursue higher education at Makerere University.
Political Career
Nakimuli was elected as the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, representing the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). She became part of Uganda’s Parliament, where she advocated for the needs of island communities, including transport, healthcare, and economic empowerment.
Within her party, she also held roles in communication and anti-corruption, positioning herself as a vocal advocate for accountability and governance reforms.
Beyond her legislative duties, Nakimuli was a talented sportswoman, particularly in volleyball. She played competitively and even captained teams representing Parliament in regional competitions, highlighting her versatility both on and off the political stage.
She was also known for her grassroots community work, including supporting widows in legal battles over property, donating relief items to vulnerable groups, and advocating for youth and women empowerment initiatives in Kalangala District.
In recognition of her service, Nakimuli received an ecclesiastical medal from the Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodore II, for her contributions to the church, Uganda, and humanity.
Nakimuli’s death marks the loss of a young and energetic leader who had become a symbol of representation for Uganda’s island communities. Her dual identity as a politician and sportswoman made her stand out in public life, inspiring many young women to pursue leadership roles.
Weeks ago, Hellen Nakimuli was trending online after she appeared at parliament with an expensive car, as reported Here.
