Residents of Lwengo converged at St. Jude Catholic Church in Kyazanga Town to attend a thanksgiving service, celebrating the release of their Member of Parliament, Cissy Namujju. Namujju, who had spent 55 days in remand on corruption charges before being granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Court, was met with an overwhelming show of solidarity from her constituents.
During the service, Namujju reflected on her time in incarceration, acknowledging the profound impact it had on her personal growth. “Being in prison taught me invaluable lessons,” she shared. “Despite my wealth, it couldn’t prevent my imprisonment. This is a lesson I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”
The grand welcome for Namujju came despite an attempt by presidential advisor Justine Nameere to halt the celebrations. Nameere had written to State House, arguing that the event would “glorify corruption” and show a lack of remorse.
Although Namujju has remained largely silent about the specifics of her case since her release, she made a surprising revelation during the thanksgiving. She claimed that her experience in jail felt almost preordained, as if she had been dreaming about it before it occurred. “I had dreams about these events before they happened,” she disclosed.
The thanksgiving ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including Pamela Nyasiyo, the Woman MP for Budaka. Nyasiyo, alongside other MPs, expressed deep appreciation to the residents of Lwengo for their steadfast support during Namujju’s ordeal. “The unity and support shown by the people of Lwengo during MP Namujju’s imprisonment is truly remarkable,” Nyasiyo stated.
Rev. Fr. Nsamba Gonzaga, speaking on behalf of Masaka Diocese Bishop Seruverus Jumba, addressed the congregation, encouraging them to draw strength from Namujju’s resilience. “The strength displayed by Namujju in the face of adversity is reminiscent of the perseverance of Jesus Christ during his crucifixion,” Fr. Gonzaga remarked.
Namujju was also praised by locals for her philanthropic efforts in the community. “Namujju has initiated numerous projects in Lwengo. To us, she is a hero,” one resident commented. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among also commended Namujju for her generosity, stating, “It is commendable to have a public servant who willingly shares her resources with her community.”
Following the church service, a multi-faith prayer session was held at Namujju’s parents’ home in Kabukye, bringing together representatives from various religious communities, including Muslims, Born-Again Christians, and Anglicans. This interfaith gathering highlighted the widespread support Namujju enjoys across the community.