Rotary International

Julius Kakeeto (L), Pearl Bank Managing Director, handing over a Dummy Cheque worth Ush. 200 million to Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo (4th L) Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (4th R), the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Monica Musenero (2nd R), Executive Director of JCRC, Dr. Cissy Kityo Mutuluúza (3rd L) joined by other officials from JCRC and Rotary at the launch of the fundraising drive to establish a specialized Bone Marrow Transplant centre intended to expand access to life-saving treatment for patients suffering from sickle cell disease, HIV-related complications, and other complex blood disorders. The launch was held on 21st February 2026 at JCRC Offices in Lubowa.

Pearl Bank Commits UGX 200 Million to JCRC’s USD 4 Million Bone Marrow Transplant Centre Under 4-Year Partnership  

Pearl Bank and the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) have announced a four-year strategic partnership to support the establishment of a specialized Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre. The facility is intended to
Staff from Centenary Bank, the Rotary Hope Creator Presidents together with other Rotary members at the activation of the 2025 Rotary Cancer Run at Nsambya Hospital.

Centenary Bank and Rotary Uganda Unite to Activate Hope for Cancer Patients at Nsambya Hospital

Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading indigenous financial institution in partnership with Rotary Uganda, through the Hope Creator Presidents, activated the 2025 Rotary Cancer Run at Nsambya Hospital. The activation championed by the Rotary
July 29, 2025
Left-Right: Mumba Keneth Kalifungwa, Managing Director, Absa Bank Uganda; Emmanuel Katongole, Executive Chairman, CIPLA QCIL, Grace Muliisa, Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda; Kin Kariisa Ibrahim, CEO, Next Media Group; Peace Taremwa, District Governor, Rotary District 9214; Jimmy Mugerwa, President, Kigo Seven Lakes Rotary Club; Owekitiibwa Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, the 2nd Deputy Katikkiro and Minister of Finance of the Buganda Kingdom; Ajay Pal, CEO, CIPLA QCIL; Andrew Kilonzo, Managing Director, Uganda Breweries Limited and Amos Nzeyi, Executive Chairman, Crown Beverages Limited.

Launch of Rotary Club of Kigo 7 Lakes Golf- A Night Of Power, Serving Humanity And Singleton  

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the new Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf celebrated its Charter Ceremony at an elegant event held at the prestigious lake-shore Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort
Rotary International president, Shekhar Mehta (seated in the middle) poses for a picture with th stanbic bank CEO Anna Junko (standing first from left) and other members of Rotary, stanbic and Kawempe hospital

Rotary International joins Stanbic Bank’s maternal health initiative

Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Maternal Health Campaign dubbed “Every Mother Counts” has received a big boost from Rotary International, Serve to Change Lives and other partners through a new programme. The multi-partner Maternal,
September 16, 2021
Rotary International President , Shekhar Mehta (C), Maternal & Child Program Coordinator Mercy Kainobwisho (3rd R) in a group photo after the launch of the program the Kawempe Referral Hospital.

Rotary International President launches Maternal & Child Program at Kawempe Referral Hospital

Uganda continues to make remarkable progress in improving the health of women and children. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) for women aged 15-49 has slightly improved from 438 deaths per 100,000 live
September 15, 2021
Mercy Kainobwisho displays the two awards she received from Rotary International for community engagement. Courtesy photo

Makerere University Business School, Rotary International award Mercy Kainobwisho for Excellent Leadership

Mercy Kainobwisho, the Registrar General of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) & Official Government Receiver was yesterday honoured with the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Women of Distinction Award for excellent leadership. The
March 9, 2021
Dr. Ken Mugisha the Past Rotary District 9211 Governor (left), awards Mulago National Referral Hospital Head of Neurosurgery, Dr. Michael Edgar Muhumuza (centre) with the Rotary Club of Bukoto’s Vocational Award for 2019/2020. Looking on is PP Tony Bandebye the club’s Vice President. The Vocational Award is a non-cash award that is given to high performing individuals that contribute to societal transformation.

Mulago neurosurgeon, Dr. Muhumuza recognised by Rotary Club of Bukoto for outstanding service to humanity

The Rotary Club of Bukoto this week recognized Dr. Michael Edgar Muhumuza,  a Senior Consultant in Neurology and Neurosurgery and currently the Head of Neurosurgery at the Mulago National Referral Hospital with
February 14, 2020

 

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