Kayunga– His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, the 2nd Deputy Mufti of Uganda, on behalf of His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has commended Turkish Muslim brothers living in Switzerland under their non-profit charity, Time To Help, in partnership with the Nile Humanity Development Agency, for implementing a unique welfare programme aimed at uplifting rural communities, particularly persons living with disabilities, with special focus on the deaf in Kayunga Muslim District.
Dr. Sheikh Bukenya made the remarks during two separate events where the visiting delegation from Time To Help, led by Brother Musa Sari, handed over 200 food packages containing rice, sugar, maize flour, and macaroni, as well as 12 bicycles and 22 goats to beneficiaries at Busana Muslim Primary School sports grounds on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Addressing the recipients, Sheikh Bukenya urged them to remain God-conscious, thankful to Allah, and appreciative of the Muslim brothers from Switzerland for demonstrating compassion and generosity towards others. “You should emulate such values and also share with the rest of your family members,” the Deputy Mufti advised.
Thereafter, the Deputy Mufti and the visiting delegation proceeded to Kyerima, where they received a warm welcome at a colourful wedding ceremony for several deaf couples. The weddings were fully sponsored by the Time To Help charity organisation. The 1st couple were,Groom; Nasser Jalita and Bride; Nassiwe Nusura. while 2nd Couple were, Groom: Abdu- Karim Mugabi and Bride: Latifa Nantongo
The couples received various gifts, including mattresses, food items, bicycles, clothes for themselves and their parents, as well as meals and drinks served to guests during the celebrations.
The mammoth gathering, which included parents and relatives from both sides, listened to speeches from various leaders, including Sheikh Umar Gugumiza, the host Kadhi of Kayunga Muslim District. Through a sign language interpreter, he urged the newly married couples to remain God-conscious and to love and support one another in order to build lasting marriages.
Meanwhile, the sponsors pledged to continue implementing similar programmes in the future. The event was crowned by remarks from Sheikh Bukenya, who advised the newlywed couples to remain close to each other and work hard to raise upright children whenever Allah blesses them with families.
He concluded by expressing his personal gratitude to the sponsors for their generosity and continued support towards vulnerable communities.
Several leaders from Kayunga Muslim District and other invited guests attended the events.
