Compassion In Action: Namyalo Celebrates Son’s Birthday With Special Needs Learners

By Frank Kamuntu

The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) and Senior Presidential Advisor, Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, Friday marked her son Jagensa Rayan’s 5th birthday with a heartfelt charity outreach to children living with disabilities in Kampala.

Marked in the same spirit as Buganda Children’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and uplifting children across the kingdom, Rayan’s special day became a powerful reminder of compassion, inclusion, and shared joy.

The initiative saw Hajjat Namyalo visit Kampala School for the Physically Handicapped in Mengo before proceeding to Support Disabled Children, where she extended support and shared moments of joy with the learners.

Speaking during the engagements, Hajjat Namyalo revealed that the outreach was inspired by the birthday wishes of her son, Jagenda Rayan who preferred to share the little with fellow children.

“As he turned five, Rayan expressed a wish to celebrate his day with children who are less privileged, so they too can feel loved and remembered,” she noted.

The School Director, Ms. Joy Mwesigwa, described Hajjat’s visit as a rare and uplifting gesture.

“This is a special privilege for our school. Such engagements give hope and encouragement to both our learners and staff,” she noted, while inviting Hajjat Namyalo for a return visit to allow more interaction with the school community.

The outreach later extended to Support Disabled Children in Ggaba, where the proprietors, Ms. Nankabirwa Betty and Mr. Muwanga John, commended the initiative as timely and impactful.

“This gesture has brought hope and joy to the children under our care. We thank Hajjat Namyalo for continuously standing with vulnerable communities,” they said.

They further called on more well-wishers and stakeholders to support underprivileged children, especially those living with disabilities.

Hajjat Namyalo used the occasion to rally the rich people in town to play a more active role in supporting grassroots initiatives.

“I call upon those who are able to reach out and support the less privileged. Real change begins with all of us taking responsibility and showing compassion,” she emphasized.

She also urged government to strengthen interventions targeting children with disabilities through increased resources and inclusive programmes.

The charity drive was marked by the donation of assorted items, sharing of a birthday cake, and lively interactions with the children, creating memorable moments of joy and inclusion.

Beyond the celebrations, the birthday outreach underscored the power of nurturing compassion at an early age.

Rayan’s gesture not only brought smiles to dozens of children but also highlighted the importance of empathy, inclusion, and community support.

Community leaders at Ggaba noted that such initiatives boost morale among learners with disabilities, reminding them that they are valued members of society with bright futures ahead.

As Buganda marks Children’s Day, Rayan’s celebration stands out as a living example of what the day represents—not just celebration, but action; not just words, but kindness in practice.

At just five years old, Jagenda Rayan has set a remarkable precedent: that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.