Salam Charity commissions mosques and borehole in Katakwi

By Hajji Abdussalaam Ali Kinobe

The people of Katakwi District are celebrating a new chapter of hope and opportunity following the commissioning of two mosques and a borehole by Salam Charity a local nonprofit, a gesture that blends faith with much-needed social support.

The commissioning ceremony was led by Imam Idi Kasozi, a respected Islamic scholar, who underscored the central role of mosques in fostering spiritual growth, unity, and development.

“A mosque is more than a place of worship. It should serve as a center of learning, a home for peace, and a foundation for community progress,” Imam Kasozi told the gathering of faithful and local residents.

The two Mosques are located at Awojabule in Usuk and Kapujan in Toroma Sub Counties.

Also in attendance was Salam Charity’s Managing Director, Hajji Karim Kaliisa, who reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to bridging gaps in both spiritual and social services for rural Ugandan communities.

“At Salam Charity, we believe in holistic development. That means ensuring our people have dignified places of worship, access to clean water, education, and the opportunity to live healthier lives. These mosques and the borehole are part of that vision,” Hajji Kaliisa said.

The two newly commissioned mosques will provide hundreds of Muslims in Katakwi with proper spaces for congregational prayers, religious education, and community meetings. For years, many in the area prayed in temporary structures, often exposed to the elements. With these new facilities, residents say they finally have centers that match the dignity of their faith.

Equally transformative is the newly installed borehole, which is expected to serve dozens of households at Awojabule that have long relied on unsafe or distant water sources. Women and children, who bear the brunt of water collection, expressed gratitude for the project, noting that it will save time, improve sanitation, and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.

One community elder Koluo Abdurazak described the initiative as a “double blessing.”

“We thank Salam Charity for bringing us both water and a mosque. Water is life, and prayer is guidance. Having both means our community will grow stronger physically and spiritually,” he said.

Salam Charity has been actively rolling out development projects across Uganda, particularly in underserved regions. Its focus ranges from education and healthcare support to water provision and religious infrastructure.

According to Hajji Kaliisa, the projects in Katakwi are part of a larger plan to ensure that marginalized communities are not left behind in the country’s development journey.

Another Mosque fully funded by Salam Charity is also under construction in the same district.