The titular head of Muslims in Uganda Prince Kassim Nakibinge has urged heirs and family members to avoid conflicts over inheritance, warning that such disputes make it difficult to preserve or grow the wealth left behind by the deceased.
Nakibinge made these remarks while attending a Dua (prayer) for the late Hajj Ibrahim Sseguya, who was the chairman of Kibuli Muslim Hospital.
He advised Sseguya’s children and relatives not to rely solely on their father’s wealth, but to continue working hard and building their own financial stability.
Inheritance disputes have become common in many families, particularly when a deceased person leaves behind substantial property.
Instead of working together to preserve the estate, many heirs engage in bitter legal and personal battles.
Nakibinge emphasized that such fights are not only unproductive but also diminish the dignity of the family and the deceased’s legacy.
"Fighting over a deceased person's wealth is meaningless. Those who engage in these disputes cannot protect or expand the estate left behind. The most important thing is that your father worked hard to raise you and provided you with opportunities. There is no reason to fight over his wealth," Nakibinge stated.
He advised family members to focus on managing and growing their inheritance rather than selling off assets left by their loved ones.
Dr. Twaha Kaawaase, the First Deputy Katikkiro, also urged families to take time before selecting a successor to a deceased person’s role.
He noted that rushing the process often leads to choosing someone unfit for leadership.
"Families and communities should take their time after losing a key figure. It is important to select a leader who truly deserves the position, rather than making hasty decisions that could result in mistakes," Kaawaase noted.
Hajj Ibrahim Sseguya, the late chairman of Kibuli Muslim Hospital, was a well-known businessman, before his death Sseguye also served in the Buganda Kingdom.
His death left a significant gap in both his family and the institutions he was involved in.
Nakibinge and Kaawaase called on the family and the community to honor Sseguya’s legacy by maintaining unity and working together for a better future.