Dr. Hajjat Kulthum Nabunya Muzzata, a respected figure in Uganda’s religious and social circles, has confirmed her separation from husband Amir Gumisiriza, marking the end of their nearly three-year union.
Through an open letter addressed to the Muslim community, religious and cultural leaders, the business fraternity, politicians, friends, and family, Dr. Kulthum said the decision followed “deep reflection, soul-searching and multiple failed attempts” to bridge differences in the marriage.
“This is one of the hardest letters I’ve ever had to write, but I believe it’s time to speak from the bottom of my heart and put into words what I’ve been carrying inside for a long while,” she wrote.
Dr. Kulthum, the widow of Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata Batte, a renowned Muslim cleric who passed away in 2020, explained that after a long period of mourning, she eventually found the strength to move forward and chose to remarry in hopes of rebuilding her life. She tied the knot with Mr. Gumisiriza in 2022 amid wide public interest and media attention.
However, she noted that despite shared efforts to make the relationship work, irreconcilable differences gradually strained their union.
“Life brings with it seasons — some for healing, others for growth, and some for letting go. We’ve arrived at the latter,” she stated, adding that the separation was not born of bitterness, but of realism.
Sources close to the couple indicate that while both tried to keep their marital issues private, mounting pressure and incompatible expectations eventually overwhelmed the relationship.
Dr. Kulthum concluded her message with an appeal for respect and understanding during this personal transition, urging the public not to cast judgment or spread speculation.
Her announcement has sparked widespread discussion on social media and among her followers, with many expressing support and admiration for her openness and strength.
The separation comes amid rising conversations in Uganda about the pressures of remarriage, especially for public figures navigating grief, faith, and personal renewal under the scrutiny of the public eye.
