Hajjati Kulthum Muzaata has officially gone public about her relationship with Akram Gumisiriza, confirming it's over.
In a lengthy post, Kulthum first extended greetings to religious leaders, cultural and political figures, and all Ugandans. She then revealed it was hard to write the letter but believed speaking up would help her heal quickly.
"Greetings to all my Muslim brothers and sisters, all religious leaders, cultural leaders, fellow Ugandans, friends and family, the business community, political leaders, ladies and gentlemen. 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.
Kulthum revealed she chose to marry Akram Gumisiriza in 2022 after meeting him in 2021 because she needed a companion after the death of Sheikh Muzaata.
However, Kulthum says she started noticing red flags shortly after the marriage but didn't take them seriously at the time.
"I met Mr. Acram Gumisiriza in 2021, and we got married officially and legally in 2022 since I was single and I had lost my dear husband, 'the Late Sheikh Muzaata Nooh Batte,' so I needed a companion, and that’s how I ended up marrying Mr. Gumisiriza. However, things didn’t move the way I expected; I started seeing red flags from the very start," she added.
Kulthum says her decision to end the relationship has been long overdue after much reflection, soul-searching, and numerous attempts to mend the broken relationship.
"After much reflection, deep soul-searching, and countless attempts to mend what’s been broken between us, I have come to the difficult decision to end our marriage. This is not something I do lightly, and it is not an impulsive act. It is the result of months—perhaps years—of feeling the distance between us grow despite every effort to bridge it," part of the statement reads.
Kulthum says she no longer feels loved or appreciated, and staying in the relationship would only bring more pain and harm to both people involved.
"We both know our relationship has changed. The love we once shared, the connection we used to nurture, now feels like something we’re only trying to hold together out of habit, history, or fear. I no longer feel seen, heard, or supported in the ways that matter most. And I imagine, if you're honest with yourself, you’ve felt the same too. This is not about blame. It’s about acknowledging that we are no longer good for each other in the way that a partnership should be. And while it breaks my heart to say goodbye to the life we once imagined together, I know that holding on any longer would only deepen the pain for both of us," she added.
Kulthum appealed to Akram Gumisiriza to be respectful and responsible, ensuring a smooth transition as they both navigate for the better in the future.
She also prayed for his peace, healing, and happiness in his endeavors and says she is committed to handling shared responsibilities with fairness and maturity.
"I want this process to be as respectful and cooperative as possible. I hope we can part ways with grace, preserving the dignity of what we had. If there are legal matters or shared responsibilities we need to work through, I am committed to handling them with fairness and maturity. Please understand, this letter is not meant to hurt you—it’s meant to finally be honest with both of us. I wish you peace, healing, and happiness in whatever your future holds. And I hope, in time, we can both look back without resentment, knowing we had our reasons, our lessons, and our time," she added.
Kulthum acknowledges the difficulties that come with ending a religious marriage but says she will have to face them for the better.
She says the moments they had will be cherished forever and that she is grateful for the life lessons learned throughout the relationship.
"As we navigate this divorce, I want to acknowledge the spiritual and religious weight this decision carries. Marriage was not only a personal commitment but also a sacred one, and ending it is not something I take lightly. I have prayed, reflected, and sought peace in my heart before coming to this conclusion. While this may not be the outcome we envisioned, I believe that even in endings, Allah offers guidance, mercy, and the opportunity for healing. I hope we can move forward with grace, forgiveness, and a shared respect for the spiritual foundation that brought us together in the first place.
I truly hope that in time, we can both find peace and happiness on our own separate paths. Though this chapter 'Marriage' has ended, I will always value the moments we shared and the lessons we’ve learned. I wish you well in everything ahead. I regret to inform all those that have wished our marriage well that the road has ended with immediate effect, and regarding our divorce, Sheikh Abdul Rahaman Serunjoji and my family will handle the whole divorce process," she added.
