Speaker of Parliament Anita Among met with Muslim leaders at the Bugembe Islamic Institute in Jinja on Wednesday to discuss key issues affecting their communities and explore ways the government can collaborate with religious leaders to uplift and empower the people.
According to sources close to the meeting, Speaker Among commended Muslim leaders for promoting unity and peaceful coexistence among communities, even amidst differing political ideologies.
Her engagement is seen as a step towards reconciliation in a period of heightened tensions in parts of the country.
"Earlier today, I met with Muslim leaders from Bugembe at the Bugembe Islamic Institute," Speaker Among said. "The purpose of our meeting was to discuss key issues affecting their communities and to explore how the government can collaborate with religious leaders to uplift and empower the people."
The meeting also addressed pressing local challenges, including concerns over land grabbing in Jinja. Sheikh Ismail Adi Basoga, the district Khadhi, warned politicians implicated in land disputes to return grabbed land or face the scrutiny of the Muslim community in the upcoming elections.
While specific details of the discussions remain confidential, sources indicate the dialogue focused on solutions to challenges facing the Muslim community in Bugembe and opportunities for partnership between the government and religious leaders.
This engagement is part of Speaker Among’s broader initiative to foster development, stability, and unity across Uganda.
Her efforts to build bridges between communities are viewed as pivotal in promoting peace and prosperity in the country.
