The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has donated Ramadan relief items to Muslim inmates at Kitalya Mini Max Prison and pledged to petition President Museveni to consider granting clemency to qualifying prisoners who have demonstrated reform and good conduct.
During an outreach visit on Wednesday, Hajjat Namyalo delivered assorted food items to support inmates observing the holy month of Ramadan. The donation forms part of her ongoing nationwide Ramadan charity drive targeting vulnerable Muslim communities.
Speaking to inmates, Namyalo said she would formally present their concerns to the President, particularly appealing for pardon for inmates who have spent long periods in custody, completed their sentences, and exhibited discipline and commitment to rehabilitation.
“We shall request His Excellency to consider pardoning those who have been here for many years, completed their punishment and shown discipline and reform,” she said.
She emphasized that clemency should be extended to inmates who qualify under the law and have demonstrated genuine transformation, noting that rehabilitation and reintegration are key pillars of the justice system.
Hajjat Namyalo was received at the facility by Officer in Charge, Superintendent Walangalira Hassan, who welcomed the delegation and commended the ONC for extending support to inmates during Ramadan.
Officials from the Uganda Prisons Service expressed appreciation for the donation, noting that the relief items would ease the burden on fasting Muslim inmates and boost morale during the spiritually significant period.
Addressing the inmates, Namyalo urged them to use Ramadan as a time for reflection, self-discipline and personal transformation.
“Ramadan teaches patience, discipline and self-control. Use this period for reflection and prepare yourselves to return to society as better and responsible citizens,” she said.
She also used the platform to caution young people—particularly those in urban ghettos—against engaging in criminal activities, warning that prison life is harsh and should not be trivialized.
“Prison is not a training ground or a place anyone should aspire to. Young people must avoid crime, remain disciplined and focus on building productive lives,” she added.
Namyalo commended the prison’s management for facilitating the visit and praised the ongoing welfare and rehabilitation programmes at the facility. She pledged to work with authorities to address resource gaps in areas that require additional support.
“I am encouraged by the programmes I have seen here. We shall work with the authorities to add support in areas where resources are still lacking,” she said.
The outreach underscores ONC’s continued engagement with communities across the country during Ramadan, while also spotlighting calls for executive clemency for inmates who have demonstrated reform and readiness for reintegration into society