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She was represented by one of the longest serving Members of Parliament and lawyer Abdu Katuntu.
The Minister of Kampala Hon.Minsa Kabanda (L) chats with the Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan with the Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Mr. Mehmet Fatih AK.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Speaker Anita Among has beseeched Muslim leaders to join the fight against homosexuality in Uganda.
The Speaker made the call during the annual Iftar dinner organised by Parliament on Friday, 31 March 2023 for the Muslim fraternity to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
In her message delivered by Hon. Abdu Katuntu (Indep., Bugweri County), the Speaker rallied the Muslim leadership to rise up against the vice that is threatening African values and cultures.
“For the Sheikhs here, I implore you to join the fight against homosexuality that has become so widespread,” she said before referring to Holy Books that have condemned the practice.
“We are aware that the Koran, the holy book of Muslims preaches against this practice. Prophet Lot was a righteous prophet who was sent to preach the word of Allah to the sinful people of Sodom and Gomorrah. The details of this story is both in the Koran and Bible,” the Speaker said.
On 21 March 2023, Parliament unanimously passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 that proposes tough penalties for same sex relationships.
The bill now awaits the President’s assent.
Some of the muslim leaders who attend the Iftar dinner
In her message, the Speaker urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to visit and share with the sick and needy.
The chief speaker, Sirajeh Mukasa Katantazi, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Muslim Lawyers Association appreciated the 11th Parliament for being bold to pass the anti-gay bill despite the backlash from donors.
He appealed to government to actualise Article 129 (1) (d) of the Constitution that provides for establishment of Qadhis courts to handle cases of marriage, divorce, inheritance of property and guardianship.
Diplomats share a moment at the event
This, among other issues including the operationalisation of Islamic Banking has been top on the Muslims’ demand list.
“Government should finalise the processes and procedures of having Islamic Banking in this country. We know of many colleagues who cannot access finances in the existing financial institutions…,” the Chairperson of Muslim Parliamentary Caucus, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa echoed.
He also appealed to the Speaker to provide a bigger prayer space for Muslim MPs and staff in the new parliament building which is under construction.
This second Iftar Dinner of the 11th Parliament attracted several dignitaries including diplomats, ministers, MPs and Muslim communities from various parts of the country.
Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed (L) with the Algerian Deputy Ambassador to Uganda H.E Sahraoui MAKHHLOUFI.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed (L),the Algerian Deputy Ambassador to Uganda H.E Sahraoui MAKHHLOUFI, the Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim and the Deputy Libyan Ambassador to Uganda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Kampala University Proprietor Dr.Kateregga chats with the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed (L) and the charge d’ Affairs of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Uganda H.E Sara Wolelaw ,the Algerian Deputy Ambassador to Uganda H.E Sahraoui MAKHHLOUFI, the Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim and the Deputy Libyan Ambassador to Uganda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Kampala University Proprietor Dr.Kateregga chats with the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed (L) Iranian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Magid Saffar and another Ambassador. Left is Ambassador Muhammad Hassan Wazir,High Commissioner.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
IUIU Associate Prof.Dr. Simbwa Gyagenda, of IUIU with the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hon.Aisha Kabanda with another MP.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Members of Parliament of Parliament introducing themselves.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Next Media Ceo Kin Kariisa with Hon.Adriko.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hon.Asuman Basalirwa with chats with Mr.Kassim.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hon.Abdu Katuntu (L) chats with the the Algerian Deputy Ambassador to Uganda H.E Sahraoui MAKHHLOUFI
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan (R),the Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Mr. Mehmet Fatih AK (L) and d’ Affairs of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Uganda H.E Sara Wolelaw (Middle).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Hon.Abdu Katuntu (L) chats with the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hon.Abdu Katuntu (L) chats with the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim with d’ Affairs of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Uganda H.E Sara Wolelaw.Right is Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan and the Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Mr. Mehmet Fatih AK (Second R).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan (R)with his Deputy
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
UPPA Journalists serve.Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Chief guest Hon.Abdu Katuntu chats with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda H.E Ismail Alatise .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Chief guest Hon.Abdu Katuntu (L) chats with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda H.E Ismail Alatise .
Looking on on the right is the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
A group Photo of Ambassadors and High Commisioners.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
A group Photo of Ambassadors and High Commisioners.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Chief guest Hon.Abdu Katuntu (L) listens as the Minister of Kampala Hon.Minsa Kabanda chats with the Iranian Ambassador to Uganda H.E Majid Saffar .Right is Ambassador Muhammad Hassan Wazir,High Commissioner from Pakistan to Uganda.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan (L) looks on as the Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed chats with the Imam Of Parliament Hon. Asuman Basalirwa.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed chats with the Imam Of Parliament Hon. Asuman Basalirwa.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed chats with the Imam Of Parliament Hon. Asuman Basalirwa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Minister of Kampala Hon.Minsa Kabanda (L) chats with Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Minister of Kampala Hon.Minsa Kabanda (L) chats with Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
(R-L) Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim,Eritrean Ambassador/Dean to Uganda Mohammed Sulieman Ahmed, Hanifa Karadi,the Regional Register NIRA, the Libyan Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Sultan, Kenyangi Sofia Safina, the Chairperson Of National Muslim Women Council (UMSC) and Director Of Old Kampala Hospital, Hon.Naima Merida for Yumbe and West Nile Regional representative in general Assembly UMSC.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
(R-L) Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmed Ibrahim Hanifa Karadi,the Regional Register NIRAPhoto by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
d’ Affairs of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Uganda H.E Sara Wolelaw (L-R)Hanifa Karadi, Hon.Naima Merida for Yumbe and West Nile Regional representative in general Assembly UMSC and Kenyangi Sofia Safina, the Chairperson Of National Muslim Women Council (UMSC) and Director Old Kampala Hospital.
Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Khalifa Mataali group entertain guests.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Khalifa Mataali group entertain guests.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Khalifa Mataali group entertain guests.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.