Bushenyi, Uganda – Muslims in Igara East Constituency expressed their gratitude to their Member of Parliament, Hon. Michael Mawanda, for his inclusive and non-discriminatory approach to community support.
Speaking at Rwentuha Mosque on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, during an Eid al-Fitr celebration, community members received food packages including sacks of sugar, rice, and cooking oil.
All ten mosques in the constituency received similar donations.This generous gesture followed an earlier donation from Hon. Mawanda during Ramadan.
Hassan Mwesigwa, Chairman of the Igara East Muslim Community, and Mudasiru Mandela, Imam of the Rwentuha community, praised Hon. Mawanda for his consistent support and his commitment to inclusivity, noting that he stands in contrast to other leaders they perceive as discriminatory.
Hon. Michael Mawanda, also the Chief Mobilizer for PLU (Patriotic League Of Uganda), was represented at the event by Mr. Joshua Asingwire.
Asingwire, a well-known program/news presenter at 105.0 FM Hunter Radio, is a key member of Hon. Mawanda’s mobilization team and regularly delivers services on his behalf.
Asingwire assured the Muslim community that Hon. Mawanda values all religions and will continue to support all communities in times of need.
The global Muslim community, including Uganda, concluded the Ramadan fasting period on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.
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