Spiritual Moment Engulfs ONC As Hajjat Namyalo Hosts Muslims, NRM District Chairpersons For Iftar

By Frank Kamuntu

Kampala — The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, on Monday evening hosted Muslim leaders and National Resistance Movement (NRM) district chairpersons for an Iftar dinner at the ONC offices in Kyambogo.

The gathering, held during the holy month of Ramadan, brought together religious leaders and political figures to break the fast in a spirit of unity, reflection, and community solidarity. The dinner also served as a platform to strengthen relationships between the Office of the National Chairman and leaders within the Muslim community.

The event is part of a series of Ramadan outreach activities spearheaded by Namyalo aimed at appreciating the Muslim community while promoting the values of faith, compassion and togetherness that define the sacred month.

Just last week, Namyalo hosted a similar Iftar dinner in Iganga, where she interacted with local leaders and members of the Muslim community. Earlier, she also organized a mega Iftar gathering at Lugogo Millennium Park, which was graced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the chief guest.

Through these engagements, the ONC continues to strengthen its connection with communities across the country while recognizing the important role faith leaders play in promoting harmony, guidance and social cohesion.

Leaders Praise Namyalo’s Grassroots Mobilization

The delegation of NRM district chairpersons was led by John Baptist Wamala, the Mukono District NRM Chairperson and National Coordinator for Municipal and City Division Chairpersons.

Wamala thanked Namyalo for bringing the Office of the National Chairman closer to the people and working directly with communities across the country.

He noted that her grassroots mobilization efforts played an important role during the recent elections, particularly in Buganda.

“Her outreach programs helped strengthen support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Buganda where we witnessed a strong vote for the NRM,” he added.

Wamala further said that NRM district chairpersons appreciate the engagement programs led by Namyalo because they help connect the party leadership with ordinary Ugandans.

Also speaking at the event, Christopher Nkoyoyo, the NRM District Chairperson for Nakasongola, thanked Namyalo for organizing the Iftar dinner and prayed for God’s blessings upon her work.

“We thank Hajjat Namyalo for organizing this Iftar dinner and for her commitment to supporting the work of the President,” Nkoyoyo said.

In her remarks, Namyalo thanked Muslim leaders for their prayers and NRM chairpersons for honoring the invitation.

She urged leaders to work hard and encourage the communities they serve to embrace government programs aimed at uplifting households from poverty.

“Poverty knows no religion and it knows no tribe. That is why we must all embrace the message of wealth creation championed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,” Namyalo said.

She also called upon women to work hard in their homes and communities, emphasizing the role of hardworking women in building stable families.

“Women must also work hard. When women are hardworking, they build strong families and make marriages stable and peaceful,” she said.

Namyalo also pledged to follow up on concerns raised by NRM chairpersons, including a request to remind the president about vehicles previously pledged to them and organizing a meeting with him.

“I will follow up on the issues you have raised, including the vehicles and the meeting with the President, because your work at the grassroots is important for strengthening our movement,” she said.

During the gathering, Muslim clerics led prayers and reminded the faithful about the spiritual importance of Ramadan.

Sheikh Taibu Mutyaba, Director of Bilal Islamic Institute Kakyiri, delivered a sermon encouraging believers to uphold righteousness and unity.

Quoting from the Holy Qur’an, he reminded the gathering of the purpose of fasting:

“O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain righteousness.” Qur’an 2:183

The event was also attended by Sheikh Hussein Sekajja, the Super Supreme Kadhi of Kampala, who represented the Supreme Mufti as the chief guest.

Clerics emphasized that Ramadan is not only about fasting but also about strengthening bonds within society.

After prayers and speeches, Muslim faithful broke the fast and were treated to a variety of food and drinks as the gathering concluded in a warm atmosphere of fellowship.

Guests shared greetings of “As-salamu alaykum” as they reflected on the message of Ramadan faith, generosity and unity among communities.