By Weswa Ronnie
MBALE CITY
Pearl Bank Uganda has donated water tanks and assorted food items to Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) to support students observing the fasting period of Ramadan and to mark International Women’s Day.
The donation delivered on Friday, 13th March, 2026 in Mbale City included two 10,000-litre water tanks and a variety of food items aimed at helping students during the fasting season and in preparation for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
The items were handed over to the university’s Daawa Liaison Community Outreach programme to support students staying at the Summayyah and Abu-Mayanja hostels.
While speaking to journalists during the handover ceremony, Mbale Branch Manager, Arafat Zaake said the initiative was intended to support Muslim students during Ramadan while also recognizing the important role of women as the world commemorates Women’s Month.
The Rector of IUIU, Ismail Simbwa Gyagenda welcomed the donation and described it as timely support that will greatly benefit the university community during the fasting period.
