The Nalukolongo Home for the Elderly has appealed to the public for additional support as the facility struggles to meet the daily needs of its residents.
The plea follows a charity visit by members of the Tussakimu Club, who delivered dry food items and basic necessities as part of their Christmas outreach.
Founded in 1978 by the late Cardinal Emmanuel Nsubuga, the home provides refuge and specialized care for vulnerable seniors, including those with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
According to the home’s administrator, Sister Maria Matilda Nakiyaga, the facility was established to cater to elderly people without caregivers or family support.
Although Cardinal Nsubuga envisioned the home accommodating at least 100 residents, limited resources have forced the management to operate with only 60. Sister Matilda explained that the home functions under very tight conditions, relying largely on support from the Kampala Archdiocese and occasional donations from well-wishers.
During the charity visit, Tussakimu Club chairperson Peter Ssentale, together with patron Ssembatya Mulunda Nnume, led a team delivering essentials including rice, cooking oil, bathing soap, and other items vital for the residents’ daily welfare.
“We are happy to visit this home, and we shall return with our friends to continue helping where challenges arise,” Ssentale said, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in supporting the elderly.
While expressing gratitude to the Tussakimu Club, Sister Matilda highlighted that the home still faces acute shortages, particularly adult diapers and other essential care items.
“We appreciate the Tussakimu members for reaching out during this period,” she said. “We continue to rely on the goodwill of people who can help us provide a dignified life for the elderly under our care.”
The home hopes that more individuals, faith-based groups, and community organizations will join efforts to ensure that the elderly residents of Nalukolongo receive the continued support and compassion they deserve.