EMMANUEL KATONGOLE: A jolly-good fellow with a big heart for humanity Mr Emmanuel Katongole, a Rotarian for over 24 years has been at the centre of several charitable causes in Uganda. He was this April appointed by President Museveni to chair a 15-(wo)man committee- to oversee and spearhead fundraising efforts to support government’s fight of the deadly Coronavirus. As at May 17th 2020 the Katongole committee had mobilised up to UGX15 billion in cash and UGX13 billion worth of in-kind donations that include: 59 vehicles valued at UGX6.14 billion, as well as foodstuffs, medical equipment and others valued at UGXUGX6.86 billion- altogether UGX 28 billion.

When President Museveni- needed to mobilise Ugandan companies and individuals to support the government’s efforts to fight Covid-19 and its effects, he knew he could rely on one man- Emmanuel Katongole. This April, President Museveni appointed Mr. Katongole to chair a 15-(wo)man committee- to oversee and spearhead fundraising efforts to support government’s fight of the deadly Coronavirus. The committee of eminent persons from the public and private sector, included: Robert Kabushenga, Apollo Makubuya, Dr. Diana Atwine, Bishop Joshua Lwere, Dr. Ian Clarke, Dr. Francis Omaswa, Aga Sekalala, Francis Kamulegeya, Kishor Jobanputra, Patrick Mweheire, Bwoch Gustavus, Keith Muhakanizi and Dorothy Kisaka….