Muslim believers in Kabale District have called on the government to consider their inclusion in the next cabinet, citing what they described as a long-standing gap in representation at the highest levels of leadership.
The appeal was made during Eid al-Fitr prayers held at Jemiah Kiringeme Mosque in Kabale Municipality, where leaders used the occasion to highlight both appreciation and concern over the community’s position in national governance.
Kabale District Chairman Hajji Isa Tidyebwa thanked the government for its continued service but noted that Muslims have remained largely underrepresented in key decision-making roles.
“As newly elected leaders prepare for your swearing-in ceremonies, as the Muslim community we are requesting fair representation in the next cabinet so we can benefit just like other citizens,” Hajji Tidyebwa said.
He emphasized that inclusion in cabinet would not only address equity concerns but also strengthen national unity by ensuring all religious groups feel represented at the highest levels of government.
Ndorwa West Member of Parliament–elect Eliab Naturinda Mporera, who attended the prayers, commended the Muslim community for its strong entrepreneurial culture. He urged residents across Kabale to adopt similar values to boost household incomes and local economic growth.
“It is important of ensuring fair and balanced development across all religious groups,” Naturinda said, adding that inclusive policies are key to sustainable national progress.
The calls come at a time when newly elected leaders are preparing to assume office, with communities across the country increasingly pushing for representation that reflects Uganda’s religious and social diversity.
