PostBank Uganda’s Chief Retail Officer Ibrahim Kato (L) handing over an Eid Mubarak Hamper to Sheikh Haruna Bakuba (2nd R), some local leaders, and Women of Kalerwe Community. The handover was at Masjid Quba Kalerwe Mosque today, 26th March 2025 where the bank extended a Ramadan token to support 200 families and enable them to celebrate the upcoming Eid al Fitr upon completing the 30-day fast
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I PostBank Uganda has provided Ramadan support to over 200 families under Kalerwe Mosque as a token of appreciation to those who have been fasting.
This was intended at enabling them celebrate the upcoming Eid al Fitr upon completing the 30-day fast.
Worldwide, Muslims annually recognize Ramadan as a month of fasting, communal prayer, reflection, and community for the twenty-nine to thirty days that the holy period lasts.
“In observance of the Ramadan season, we are pleased to join the Kalerwe Muslim Community in celebrating the upcoming Eid al Fitr. In the package is an assortment of food items to 200 families,” said Ibrahim Kato, PostBank Uganda’s Chief Retail Officer.
He said the initiative was part of the bank’s corporate social agenda to support its communities.
Officials of the bank, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans, lauded the Kalerwe Mosque Leadership and the Muslim Community in Kawempe and Uganda at large for being devoted to the faith and upholding the virtues of the Holy Ramadan season.
Said Kato: “Fasting is not only a sacrifice, but it showcases one’s commitment to strengthen their spiritual journey, and we commend all those who have observed this during the holy month.”
Kato made a commitment to continue to foster the prosperity of the people of Kalerwe and across the different regions in Uganda, “so that they continue to grow and prosper in their ventures.”
Priscilla Akora, PostBank’s Head of Marketing and Communications said as a bank, they care for people in communities where they operate.
“That’s why for the Muslim community in particular, we wanted to celebrate with them and give assorted food items so that they can enjoy and share with joy of Eid with their families,” she said.
Sheikh Haruna Bakuba of Masjid Quba Kalerwe Mosque said this was a timely donation, and that the families will use food items to celebrate Eid.
“I appreciate PostBank for the thoughtful gesture and for reaching out during this holy season and pledge to work closely and support any activity championed by the bank,” he said.
PostBank Uganda, a fully-fledged commercial bank, boasts of a wide branch network of 58 branches countrywide, and over 3,000 Agents. It is a limited liability company that was incorporated under the Companies Act in 1998 and is owned by the Government of Uganda with 100% shareholding.
It’s purposed to foster prosperity for Ugandans and extends tailored financial services to enable them to Grow and Prosper by facilitating their participation in social economic activities that improve their livelihoods.
