Tireless Namyalo Returns To Kitalya With Vocational Boost, Donates Carpentry Equipment Worth Millions

By Frank Kamuntu 

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), has fulfilled her pledge to support inmates at Kitalya Min-Maximum Prison by donating carpentry equipment worth millions of shillings, aimed at strengthening vocational training and rehabilitation efforts.

The donation comes weeks after Namyalo’s visit to the facility during the holy month of Ramadan, where she delivered Iftar packages to inmates. During that interaction, prison authorities highlighted several challenges affecting their vocational programs, particularly the lack of adequate tools in the carpentry section. Namyalo pledged to intervene and has now honored that commitment.

The equipment was officially received by prison leadership headed by SP Hassan Walangira, the Officer in Charge of the facility, who commended Namyalo for her compassion and consistency in supporting inmates.

“We are truly grateful for this kind gesture,” Walangira said. “It is inspiring to see that shortly after providing food support during Ramadan, she has returned to empower inmates with tools that will positively impact their skills and future livelihoods.”

He noted that while the tailoring section at the prison has been performing well, the carpentry department had long struggled due to limited machinery, a gap now addressed through the donation.

Following her engagement at Kitalya Min-Maximum Prison, Namyalo proceeded to Kitalya Farm Prison, where she was received by SP David Musinguzi. He applauded her outreach efforts, noting that her support cuts across all segments of society, including marginalized groups such as inmates.

Musinguzi revealed that the farm prison currently houses 1,314 inmates under the supervision of 128 staff and operates primarily as an agricultural facility. He highlighted water scarcity as a major challenge affecting both production and daily operations.

In response, Namyalo pledged to lobby for the construction of boreholes to ensure reliable water access. She also promised to mobilize additional welding machines to further enhance vocational training opportunities for inmates engaged in technical work.

Addressing the broader issue of congestion in correctional facilities, Namyalo expressed concern over the high number of inmates, particularly those on remand. She called for expedited judicial processes to help reduce overcrowding in prisons.

Her latest intervention underscores a growing focus on rehabilitation through skills development, offering inmates practical opportunities for reintegration into society upon completion of their sentences.