Rotary allocates over sh80m to address critical humanitarian needs

“We have conducted a thorough needs assessment in schools and communities along Entebbe, Ggaba and Masaka corridors. Initially, we are investing over sh80 million, but we are also receiving in-kind donations such as books and computers."

Since this initiative is being driven by the leadership of the impact year, Kakama said they need the entire Rotary community to rally behind their leaders and support these projects.

He made the remarks during a press conference about the launch of the projects held at Nican Resort Hotel in Sseguku on Monday.

To prevent crimes such as theft and physical assault, Kakama said they plan to install security lights on Wakaliga road, especially around the dark spots.

'Join the teams'

During the meeting, Daniel Mukasa Ddamulira, the incoming governor of District 9214, commended clubs for uniting and working as a team, describing it as an innovative way to create impact and show communities that Rotary cares.

“Residents are being mugged daily due to poor security. For example, in Namagoma, I have heard stories of people who have been mugged while walking along the feeder roads at night. Installing security lights would help restore peace and safety for residents of Nateete,” he said.

Eliot Kakama, chairperson of the ten days of double impact addressing participants during the press conference at Nican Resort hotel in Seguku on June 29, 2026. (Credit: Juliet Kasirye)

To strengthen the capacity of communities and schools, Ddamulira urged Rotarians to not only promote safe hygiene practices, but also provide safe and clean drinking water.

Since the sh80 million raised by the clubs is not enough, he called upon Rotarians and other partners to come on board to support this noble cause.

“You engage for impact. Don’t be left behind. Join the teams to ensure that you are part of this change and initiative that has been started by the district."

Addressing journalists, Odeth Kempogo, the incoming president of the Rotary Club of Ggaba, revealed that their 23 clubs in the Ggaba corridor are working together to create meaningful impact in communities.

“In this Rotary year, we will start with a small project at St Paul Demonstration School in Ggaba. The school has about 600 students. Since learners escape from school during school hours, we are going to construct a perimeter wall fence to keep learners in school,” she said.

Since the school serves mainly urban poor families, Kempogo called upon volunteers, Rotarians and non-Rotarians to support the initiative.

Patricia Namutebi, the president-elect of Rotary Club of Bwerenga, said the joint projects this year are meant to build partnerships, share ideas and create lasting impact.

According to the needs assessment conducted by Rotarians, even basic delivery beds are hard to find in some communities.

“For example, at Kitebi Health Centre III, we found that the maternity ward lacked delivery beds. Since July is our first month, and its focus is maternal and child health, we want to support mothers so that they can have save deliveries," said Namutebi.

To create lasting impact, she urged fellow Rotarians to engage in partnerships.

On career guidance, Rosemary Mutanda, the president of Rotary Club of Namasuba, said since many educated young people lack skills to thrive in the competitive employment environment, they will on July 25 conduct a massive career guidance at Agrolinks Academy in Namasuba.

“We will equip learners with skills and knowledge to build their confidence, self-esteem and also make a clear career roadmap.”