Vision Group, Rotary District 9213 reset partnership

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Vision Group and Rotary District 9213 have renewed their partnership to roll out joint initiatives aimed at improving the lives of communities in Uganda.

The commitment was made during a meeting between Vision Group Chief Executive Officer Don Wanyama and Rotary District 9213 Governor (2025–2026) Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, held at Vision Group’s Kampala headquarters on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

The two leaders, accompanied by senior officials from their organisations, agreed to coordinate campaigns in thematic areas rather than run fragmented initiatives, with the aim of delivering measurable community impact.

Wanyama said Vision Group, a leading multimedia company with a dominant presence in print, broadcast, and digital media, also offers courier services, outdoor advertising, and an in-house advertising agency.

Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

“When an organisation wants its message to reach the public, Vision Group can deliver. Sixty percent of Ugandans consuming media are doing it through us,” he noted.

He highlighted Vision Group’s Newspapers in Education project, which uses newspapers as a learning tool to improve academic performance in disadvantaged schools. “For schools that join the programme, results improve significantly,” he added.

Rotary District 9213 delegation (L-R): Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, District Governor D9213, Joe Nuwamanya, Lieutenant Governor D9213, Daniel Ssekamwa, District Liaison officer, David Ssempala, Media Relations officer, Allen Nambakire, Executive Secretary to the Governor, Samuel Ngambwaki, District Public Image Chair and Juliet J Kariasa, Chair, Corporate partnerships, attending the meeting. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Kitakule, who began his career as a systems analyst at Vision Group, praised the company’s growth and continued public service. He said Rotary clubs in Uganda have a combined membership of 1,000 professionals and are capable of partnering with Vision Group to promote peacebuilding, disease prevention, maternal and child health, literacy, economic development, and environmental protection.

Geoffrey Martin Kitakule ,Rotary District Governor D9213. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

He noted that past collaborations have included blood donation drives and the Cancer Run. He added that they are now embarking on building a trauma centre along Masaka Road to address high accident rates. Rotary’s theme for 2025–2026, ‘Unite for Good’, calls for members to strengthen connections, innovate, and tackle local and global challenges together.

Vision Group deputy editor-in-chief Felix Osike. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Vision Group deputy editor-in-chief Felix Osike observed that Rotary’s public image in Uganda has evolved from being perceived as an exclusive club to being recognised for impactful community service.

Don Wanyama (left) gives a gift to Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, Rotary District Governor D9213. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Don Wanyama (left) receiving a gift from Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, Rotary District Governor D9213. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Geoffrey Martin Kitakule ,Rotary District Governor D9213 (right) gifts Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama (left) and Deputy EIC Felix Osike. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

The head of marketing and communications at Vision Group, Lorraine Tukahirwa, said stronger engagement with Vision Group could help create greater awareness about Rotary’s work and inspire more people to give back to society.

Hope Nuwagaba, the head of sales at Vision Group, said that in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility pillars, they can work together to deliver services for youth and women, while supporting initiatives in education and environmental protection.

Kitakule was accompanied by Rotary District 9213 lieutenant governor Joe Nuwamanya. Rotary District 9213, which covers Uganda and parts of Tanzania, comprises 140 clubs and 5,000 members in Uganda alone.