Top 8 Shamim Malende Quotes

I joined politics to add a voice to the legal voice so that voices of suffering Ugandans can reach far. To participate in making laws that are not against the people and to push for revision of bad laws and outdated ones.

want to stand where the people want me to stand as long as it doesn't contravene the law and also push for revision of bad laws.

can confidently say that this leadership came from God and that I am answerable to God and the people (servant leadership).

A leadership that is substantial than formal, politics that is real other than dramatic. Leadership that tackles issues affecting the transport sector, hawkers, street vendors, landlords and tenants, women and children, the business community etc. A leadership that is conscious of the core values of discipline, reliability, inclusiveness, integrity, Fidelity and service.

I joined as a legal representative of oppressed People Power supporters that face arrests. I was later appointed head of legal for the People Power Women League.

In 2019, I got 100 People Power files, 25 cases were dismissed, 65 still pending in court, 10 are reporting on police bond.

I have a number of challenges, very many but intimidation by the state operatives is key.

The most important thing is to manage and keep time for home, work politics, parents and family. I allocate time. I don’t carry politics home unless I am seeking guidance or advice,”