Bushenyi, Uganda – Muslims in Igara East expressed their gratitude to their Constituency MP, Hon. Michael Mawanda Maranga, for his inclusive leadership, praising his commitment to serving all constituents regardless of religious affiliation.
The appreciation was voiced on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, during the official opening of a new mosque in Kantunda Village, a project spearheaded by Hon. Mawanda.
The mosque, fully equipped with amenities including bathrooms and toilets, was constructed under the Teebah Foundation Masjid Project, at the request of Hon. Mawanda.
The project also benefited from the generous contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Abdul Rahman Karbani, Mr. and Mrs. Ismail Karbani, Mr. and Mrs. Sulayman Karbani, and Muhamed Isak Karbani.
Rehema Behayo, Women Councilor at Rwentunda Mosque, thanked Hon. Mawanda for his commitment to building mosques across Igara West’s sub-counties, emphasizing his non-discriminatory approach to serving his constituents. Ahmed Bunagye, Chairman of the newly commissioned Kantunda Mosque, expressed overwhelming happiness with Hon. Mawanda’s inclusive service delivery and pledged his unwavering support.
Bushenyi District Khadi Abubar Kiyimba, also in attendance, lauded Hon. Mawanda for his role in strengthening the Islamic community.
He urged Ugandans to support leaders who, like Hon. Mawanda, work for all citizens without discrimination. “May Allah grant him his desires; he deserves it,” Kiyimba stated.
Asingwire Joshua, Hon. Mawanda’s Political Assistant, who represented the MP at the event, thanked the people of Igara East for their support and urged them to avoid political violence and refrain from voting based on religious, familial, or tribal affiliations. He commended the Muslim community for their peaceful coexistence with other religious groups.
It has been confirmed that Hon. Michael Mawanda Maranga has been nominated by the NRM party for re-election as MP for Igara East Constituency in Bushenyi District.
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