Sheikh Abdul Malik Byaruhanga Kayole, the Kadhi of Rukungiri district, has urged the newly appointed Muslim pillars in Rukungiri to cooperate with him to achieve development goals within the Muslim community.
He made these remarks at the conclusion of his familiarization tour, during which he met with leaders from 11 mosques in Bikurungu County.
Throughout his tour, Sheikh Kayole visited three Muslim counties—Rujumbura, Rubabo, and Bikurungu—where he established a committee of 11 members to facilitate connections among the district’s mosques.
Addressing the leaders, Sheikh Kayole emphasized the importance of focusing on development initiatives and proposed starting a project that would unify the community. One such initiative is the adoption of Islamic banking through Centenary Bank, with plans to establish a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO).
Iddi Maisho, Vice Chairperson of Muslims in Rukungiri district, encouraged the community to support the Kadhi’s initiatives, noting their potential to drive development.
Yunus Muhwezi, Chairperson of Bikurungu County Muslim leaders, and Kasim Mucuguzi, Chairperson of Bikurungu County Muslims, expressed gratitude to the Kadhi for his visits and commitment to sharing development strategies, pledging their support for the SACCO initiative.
Sheikh Turyasingura Muhammad of Bikurungu, Hajji Muyufu of Rubabo County, and Niwayamba Zam Zam highlighted the benefits of establishing a SACCO. They noted that it would provide Muslims with affordable loans that comply with Islamic principles, thus aiding their development.
The District Kadhi also thanked the Centenary Bank manager of the Rukungiri branch for educating the Muslim leaders on savings and the use of loans under Islamic banking principles.
By: Derrick Ampereza
