Rotarians learn from Bayuda

Oct 20, 2009

FOR what the public associates them with, rotarians would prefer jazz music but it is not the case. It turns out they adore Jose Chameleone, but for a reason.This discovery was made recently when all rotary clubs in Kampala that meet on Wednesdays met at

By Jude Katende

FOR what the public associates them with, rotarians would prefer jazz music but it is not the case. It turns out they adore Jose Chameleone, but for a reason.This discovery was made recently when all rotary clubs in Kampala that meet on Wednesdays met at Dreams Guest House in Kajjansi for a joint fellowship. After their sessions, it was time to loosen up.

“DJ play Bayuda,” the MC requested. Why they asked for a song about society’s detractors living amongst us was my night’s surprise. But the guest of honour, ex-district governor, Francis Tusuubira a.k.a Tusu rested my curiosity.

He repeatedly referred to the song while reminding rotarians that the cancer of corruption was destroying many rotary clubs. Pointing out Gaba, Jinja and the Rotary Club of Mwanza, Tusu said the three were corrupt by opening up private accounts to swindle grant funds. Tusu wondered why some rotarians contradict their four-way test oath. That is why Bayuda was played to educate lost sheep!

On a good note, rotarians have started a drive of purchasing equipment for the heart institute so that Uganda stops sending heart patients outside for open heart surgery. Meanwhile, members planted trees and gave out 100 tree seedlings of mahogany and musizi to be donated to schools.

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