Bishop Banja becomes newest member of Rotary

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The President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urhick, has inducted the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Moses Banja, as the newest member of Rotary in the world.

Banja, a few minutes past 10 am, effectively became a Rotary Club member of the Rotary Club of Mengo.

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The induction of Banja coincided with the Rotary President's visit to the Rotary Blood Bank at Mengo Hospital on Tuesday.

"This represents how we share the magic of Rotary. Membership growth ensures that in future we are going to have enough hands to do the work of Rotary," she said.

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 She added "You know, Rotary's motto is service above self. The foundation motto was doing good in the world, and together, those two mottos represent what we mean to communities around the world. So, Bishop, I am pleased. I am pleased to introduce you and induct you this morning. You are the newest member of Rotary International," Urchick said.

Uganda is the first stop on her five-country historic tour that underscores Rotary’s unwavering commitment to fostering service, fellowship, and sustainable development throughout the continent.

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The President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urhick, making her remarks

The Rotary Director nominee, Emmanuel Katongole and the family donated $1000 on behalf of Bishop Banja, immediately elevating him as a Paul Harris Fellowship.

Banja was decorated and handed a certificate of Rotary membership by Pearl Ijeoma, the Rotary International Trustee.

"This is your certificate of membership, and I hope that you will display it somewhere where others will see that you have accepted the invitation to join Rotary," she said.

Banja who started off by appreciating Katongole for inviting him into Rotary, said him joining Rotary was a dream come true.

"Before I say what I want to say indeed, I want to appreciate my brother, my friend, Emmanuel Katongole, director nominee for inviting me into this club. I knew that from the very day that it was God working through you to invite me and be part of what I love, which indeed I wanted to join many, many years,” Banja said.

He added "To God be the glory. As the Bishop Namirembe Diocese, I feel honoured to be inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Mengo this morning by none other than the Rotary International President, whose theme is the 'Magic of Rotary' indeed, my experience with the Rotary fraternity in the past few years have been quite magical for me, especially when it comes to serving above self."

"The Church and Rotary have so much in common when it comes to touching lives, and I strongly believe that my new engagement will compound my service in both the church and the world, acclimatizing," he said.