Rotary seeks sh30m to complete health Centre III in Luuka

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In a bid to improve access to quality maternal health services for residents of Gwembizi village in Luuka district, the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tank Hill is seeking approximately shillings 30 million to complete a Health Centre III.

Since most families in Gwembuzi are financially unstable, the health facility is expected to help reduce travel times vulnerable expectant mothers face seeking maternity care.

“One of our past Presidents was born in Gwembuzi by the roadside as his mother was travelling to the nearest health facility to give birth. Once these funds are available, we will commence the construction works for phase two as early as July next year,” Rotary Club of Muyenga Tank Hill president Kenneth Rubango says.

Since improving maternal health not only enhances newborn survival but also safeguards vulnerable mothers, Rubango has requested all Rotarians to contribute towards this noble cause.

Kenneth Rubango, President of Rotary Club of Muyenga Tank hill addressing students during the Rotary Career Carnival held at Swan Academy, Muyenga. (Photo by Juliet Kasirye)

“Our next phase will cost about shillings 30 million. As we speak now, we have so far raised about 20 million. Currently, we are at the beam level, thanks to support from different Rotary clubs who attended our first fundraiser that happened at Club Governor,” disclosed Rubango.

He made the request during the Rotary Career Carnival held at Swan Academy, Muyenga, on May 8, 2026.

The proceeds of the Career Festival, according to Rubango, will go towards the completion of Gwembuzi Health Centre III.

The carnival that attracted professionals from the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Aviation, study upgrade advisory, health care, legal, career guidance, creative arts, finance and administration aimed at guiding students, pupils and university students on how to craft their career road map.

Since Rotarians are givers, incoming president of the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tank Hill, Rebecca Mwesigwa Luwaga, said to make a lasting impact in Gwembuzi village, they target to raise about shillings 300 million. Adding that, they have contacted corporate partners and are willing to come on board.

According to the executive director of African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), also a Rotarian, George Lugalambi, in today’s world, where opportunities are numerous, making decisions has become increasingly challenging.

“We think that exposing young people to understand their career journeys will help them make better choices. A career journey is basically about keeping an open mind as opportunities emerge. We think that since education and learning are about integration, students can be medical specialists and integrate ICT in their discipline,” explained Lugalambi.

To secure opportunities in blended disciplines, Lugalambi asked young people to be open-minded about learning and not get fixated on only arts or sciences. They should integrate their abilities in sciences or humanities in order to find opportunities at the intersection of science, technology and art.

“Don’t wait for milestones to make career decisions. Integrate this process into your learning from the earliest stage possible. Consider how your studies can prepare you for entrepreneurship. Even with a specialisation in arts, you can find opportunities in fields such as pharmaceuticals.” Lugalambi advised university students.

Being a good entrepreneur, according to Lugalambi, requires understanding people and society.

Instead of engaging in unproductive activities during holidays, the founder of Gravitas Leadership Institute, Dennis Paulo Kavuma, has advised students to apply for informal jobs in order to get hands-on experience.

“For instance, if you are in senior four or senior six, apply for any informal job to not only get experience, but also learn a new skill. You can work in a supermarket, do hairdressing, bookkeeping, welding or bricklaying, among others. This will not only help you to build a professional curriculum vitae, but you will also learn communication and negotiating skills,” Kavuma said.