Members of Parliament have resolved to deduct Shs 500,000 from each MP’s salary to support the education of the daughter of the late Kalangala Woman MP, Hellen Nakimuli.

The resolution was moved by Sports Minister Peter Ogwang during a special parliamentary sitting held in honour of Nakimuli, who passed away on Sunday after unsuccessful surgery.

The House unanimously agreed to the proposal as MPs paid tribute to the fallen legislator, describing her as a dedicated leader who served both Parliament and her community with commitment.

During the sitting, Speaker Anita Annet Among read a message from Kibuli Secondary School, where Nakimuli’s daughter studies.

The message stated that, through Bukedea Comprehensive School, the school has already paid the girl’s school fees up to Senior Four.

Speaker Among also announced that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) would contribute Shs 10 million to support the bereaved family.

In his remarks, Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi cautioned against the growing trend of celebrating the deaths of prominent people in society.

He warned that such behaviour was un-Ugandan and could compel the government to introduce stricter regulations on social media use if it continues.

The special sitting highlighted Nakimuli’s public service record. She previously served as Community Development Officer in Kalangala District from 2013 to 2020 before joining Parliament in 2021.

While in Parliament, she held several shadow cabinet positions, including Shadow Minister for Agriculture and later Shadow Minister for ICT and Anti-Corruption.

Nakimuli, who belonged to the National Unity Platform (NUP), was also known for her strong advocacy for island communities, women’s empowerment, and her active involvement in sports, where she captained Parliament’s volleyball team.

The House described her as a committed legislator whose contributions to public service will be long remembered.Nakimuli will be laid to rest today, Thursday, at her ancestral home in Lunyoolya Village, Luwero District.