On 12th November 2025, Kampala witnessed the official launch of the Friends of Uganda Movement, a citizens’ initiative dedicated to peace, unity, and national preservation beyond political lines.
In his moving keynote, Al-Hajj Habib Kagimu delivered a heartfelt message that transcended political boundaries, inspiring Ugandans to embrace collective responsibility and safeguard the nation’s harmony and prosperity.
Speech by Al-Hajj Habib Kagimu
Speech by Al-Hajj Habib Kagimu
At the Launch of the “Friends of Uganda” Movement
Kampala, 12th November 2025
Opening
Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, fellow patriots, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.
It is with a heart full of hope and pride that I stand before you today. We gather here not as members of political parties or regions, but as Ugandans, as children of the Pearl of Africa, united by a love for our nation that transcends division.
Today, we are not merely launching a movement; we are igniting a flame, a flame of collective responsibility, active citizenship, and unwavering commitment to our motherland.
We officially welcome the birth of the Friends of Uganda Movement.
The Need for a New Chapter
For too long, the tone of our national conversation has been defined by political competition. Debate is healthy for democracy, but it must not overshadow our shared identity.
We must not let our political differences dim the brilliance of our common heritage.
Uganda is rich, in people, in resources, in spirit. Yet these blessings can only flourish when we stand together, free from political violence and intimidation.
No Ugandan should ever be a victim of political choice. Politics must be a platform for constructive dialogue, not conflict.
A new Uganda is awakening, a Uganda where the farmer in Masaka, the teacher in Gulu, the businessperson in Jinja, and the student in Mbale all declare:
“There is more that unites us than divides us.”
This awakening is the heartbeat of Friends of Uganda.
Let us combine the energy of our youth with the wisdom of our elders to build a nation where every generation contributes to progress.
Defining the Friends of Uganda Movement
The Friends of Uganda Movement is a transformative, citizen-driven initiative devoted to one supreme goal:
To promote peace, unity, and national preservation beyond political divides.
Our mission is to foster a culture of peace, tolerance, and patriotic responsibility through advocacy, inclusive dialogue, grassroots mobilization, and citizen-led action.
This is not just a statement, it is a blueprint for action and a pledge to our nation:
- A pledge to move from passive coexistence to active tolerance.
- A pledge to replace rhetoric with dialogue.
- A pledge to transform love for country into patriotic responsibility.
- A pledge to empower every citizen, from the village council to the city square, through collective mobilization.
My message is simple: Become a Friend of Uganda.
Let us be the generation that builds bridges where walls once stood.
Let us be the citizens who choose dialogue over division.
Let us preserve the beauty, resources, and spirit of Uganda for generations to come.
This movement belongs to you, your ideas, your energy, your commitment.
To our cultural leaders, religious figures, artists, business community, youth, and elders, lend your voice, hands, and hearts to this cause.
Conclusion
As we launch this movement, let us reaffirm our shared commitment to a peaceful, united, and prosperous Uganda.
Let the story of this day be told as the moment Ugandans stood together, not as scattered stars, but as a single, radiant galaxy shining with unity and purpose.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Let this launch be that step.
Let us walk together, as Friends of Uganda.
Thank you.
God bless you, and God bless the Pearl of Africa.
Join the movement.
Be part of the vision for a peaceful, united, and prosperous Uganda.
Become a Friend of Uganda
📩 Contact Us: info@friendsofuganda.org
🌍 Website: www.friendsofuganda.org
