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The Rotary Club of Mukono Central successfully commemorated World Malaria Day 2026 with a community malaria prevention and awareness campaign held at Namulaba Junior School in Kyampisi Subcounty, Mukono District.
The outreach brought together parents, students, local leaders, and community members in a united effort to fight malaria, one of Uganda’s leading public health challenges.
The training and health education sessions were led by Dr. Henry Asiimwe, who emphasized the importance of early treatment, proper mosquito net use, and environmental sanitation in preventing malaria infections.
The event was witnessed and facilitated by Rtn. Isaac Ssamba, President of Rotary Club of Mukono Central, together with Rtn. Ababuker Muzige, the Project Lead.
Speaking during the event, Rtn. Isaac Ssamba highlighted Rotary’s commitment to disease prevention and community health improvement.
“We believe that community awareness and prevention are critical in the fight against malaria. Through partnerships and local action, we can protect vulnerable families and save lives,” he said.
As part of the campaign, the club donated over 200 mosquito nets to vulnerable households and provided 20 slashers to support environmental sanitation and bush clearing activities aimed at reducing mosquito breeding areas.
One of the major outcomes of the event was the establishment of a team of Malaria Ambassadors, who will continue promoting malaria awareness and prevention practices within the community.
The initiative was supported by Rotarians Against Malaria Global through RAM-Global Grant #43 and forms part of Rotary’s continued efforts toward disease prevention and treatment in Uganda.
The campaign impacted more than 500 community members and reinforced the importance of community participation in eliminating malaria. Reported at Service Projects Centre.
Greetings Downtowner readers, it’s yet another Monday for your piece of good content and information from the Downtowner. I want to thank the Rotary Club of Mukono Central for completing the month of October which is focused on Economic and Community Development.
The Economic and Community Development theme is part of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus and highlights efforts to promote sustainable economic opportunities, support community well-being, and provide sustainable development solutions. October also includes World Polio Day on the 24th.
The Rotary Club of Mukono Central participated in several activities during the month but my highlights of the month was the celebration of 10yrs of our existence and of course club qualification status. Feeling proud and extremely happy.
As we enter our 5th month of the Rotary year, The Rotary Foundation month. We shall highlight the work and importance of The Rotary Foundation, Rotary International’s charitable arm.
During this month, Rotary clubs worldwide emphasize their commitment to the Foundation’s projects, which focus on global issues like eradicating polio, promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting basic education, and growing local economies.
The Rotary Foundation is the non-profit arm of Rotary International that funds humanitarian and educational projects worldwide. The month of November’ focus is to encourage Rotarians to contribute to the Foundation to support the initiatives run by it.
November will be an exceptional time for our Rotary club of Mukono Central as we will dedicate it to celebrating and supporting our Foundation’s vital role in making a difference worldwide. With the combined efforts of Rotarians like you, we can continue to transform lives through impactful projects and sustainable initiatives.
I highly encourage all members to contribute to the Annual Fund. This support fuels a diverse range of projects that advance health, peace, and prosperity worldwide. Every donation to The Rotary Foundation has a direct impact on communities in need.
Together, let’s make this month a powerful celebration of service and generosity.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
Dear Downtowner readers and friends of Rotary Club of Mukono Central, welcome back from the celebrations on Saturday at Star Gardens Hotel Mukono. Last Saturday on the 25th Oct 2025, we celebrated a decade of service above self.
The celebrations emphasized our club’s 10 years of impact to the local community. Celebrations like these are a great way to recognize a decade of service and community impact, and our past presidents were recognized for their contribution to the development of our club.
We used this opportunity to reflect on our achievements, thank supporters, and we are hopeful of the future of our club. We honored the dedication of Rotarians, including founding members, past officers, and current members.
I am extremely proud of the foundation laid by our past presidents and the charter members. Without their commitment we wouldn’t have achieved what we are now. Over the years, our club has done several successful projects, like the Seeta Namuganga clean water and sanitation project, Kikandwa Rain water harvesting project, planted fruit trees on almost of each outreach we do.
We have supported education for the most vulnerable children through provision books and geometry sets and this is now an annual activity. We have carried out a number of community healthcare outreaches like medical camps and most recently we constructed sanitary washrooms in the maternity wing at Katoogo Health Centre.
We utilized the event to also raise funds for the construction of the Maternity shade for the Seeta Nazzigo Health Centre which we launched in the Hope Creator year. We are very grateful for the support offered by people who attended this event.
I can’t thank you enough our club members, past presidents, and more importantly the organizing committee for pulling this off and making it a successful event. I will always be grateful.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
Greetings Downtowner readers. It’s another beautiful Monday and Many thanks for your readership of our weekly bulletin. I spent most of my last week reflecting on the impact of our club’s projects in the communities.
Over the years, the Rotary Club of Mukono Central has had several successful projects, including- planting fruit trees at health centers and schools, combating malaria by distributing mosquito nets and improving water and sanitation among others.
Our club has focused on key Rotary areas like education, health, clean water, environment and economic development. Other projects have focused on improving maternal and child health, supporting vocational training, and enhancing local economies.
Examples of Rotary Club of Mukono Central successful projects include but not limited to the following:
Fruit tree planting: Over the years we have planted fruit trees at local schools and health centers to improve nutrition and support environmental education.
Malaria prevention: We have also distributed hundreds of mosquito nets and trained the local people, on how to combat malaria through our medical outreach camps.
Educational resources: Every year, the club donates education materials to hundreds of children in primary and secondary schools in Mukono. These interventions improve education standards.
Community Healthcare: One particular project that stands out this year, is the partnership we formed with the Rotary Club of Mutundwe (D9214) to improve on healthcare services at Katoogo Health Centre III. We donated an oxygen cylinder, oxygen concentrator, ward screens for patient privacy, and the construction of a washroom within the maternity ward
I think the biggest challenge has been the sustainability of these amazing projects. For greater impact, projects should be designed to be sustainable in the long term. This can be achieved by encouraging local ownership, providing training and purchasing locally.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
Dear Downtowner readers, we are nearing the 25th Oct 2025, when our club will be celebrating a decade of service. The celebrations will emphasize our club’s “10 years of impact” or “10 years of service” to the local community. I cordially take this opportunity to invite you to be part of this historical event.
Last Monday, we held an open club assembly, where we got to listen to the progress report of our first quarter of the Rotary year 2025-2026. I am proud of the success reached and we are so grateful for the guidance offered by members.
In the same club assembly, we nominated our club leaders, like the President Nominee for 2027-2028. Rotarian Ronald Mugabi was nominated unopposed by the club members. Other leaders nominated included Rotarian Josephine Maria Nakalembe who also went through unopposed as the Club Secretary, RY 2026-2027. Rotarians Catherine Naigembe and Marvin Kakooza were also nominated for the post of Treasurer RY 20226-2027 and a vote will be organized on 19th– Oct-2025.
From fighting disease to supporting education – Rotary also builds leaders. Rotary treats leadership development as a primary focus, building the skills of its members for use within the organization and in their professional lives.
I was truly inspired by the transition process and one of the key lesson from this leadership transition process was the focus on leadership development, structured succession planning, and clear communication to ensure continuity.
The Rotary system centers on an annual, one-year term for club presidents, preparing new leaders continuously while ensuring the organization benefits from fresh ideas. Membership growth is important and retention is dependent on the quality of club.
Clubs with good leadership are more likely to involve their members in exciting service activities and programs helping maintain them and attract new ones. Leading a volunteer-based organization like a Rotary club requires a different skill set than leading employees. It emphasizes inspiring and motivating members rather than directing them.
Rotary’s leadership model is grounded in broader ethical principles that guide its leaders and members. Our greatest strength lies in our ability to unite people of all cultures and generations through a shared commitment to doing good in the communities we live in.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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Dear Downtowner readers, we are nearing the 25th Oct 2025, when our club will be celebrating a decade of service. The celebrations will emphasize our club’s “10 years of impact” or “10 years of service” to the local community.
Starting this week, we shall be highlighting key projects and accomplishments, over the years! Celebrating the 10-year anniversary is a significant milestone that honors a decade of community service, fellowship, and impact. We shall use this opportunity to reflect on our achievements, thank supporters, and look toward the future.
This event will also be a chance to honor the dedication of the Rotarians themselves, including founding members, past officers, and current members. This will serve as a springboard for the club’s next chapter.
The 10-year anniversary can also be a personal milestone for individual Rotarians. Rotary members and their guests are invited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary at the Ridar’s Hotel in Seeta. Come and celebrate with us as we showcase our 10 years of service above self. We are a growing group of volunteers that have been giving back to the community in many ways and continue to give back. But we cannot do it alone and would love your company to our celebration on 25th Oct, 4PM.
Each of the past president will share highlights of the year they led the club. We will be celebrating as well raising funds for our projects like the Maternal Shade at Seeta Nazzigo Health Centre IV and our raining water harvesting project for the elderly and disabled in Kikandwa.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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In a joint humanitarian effort, Rotary Club of Mutundwe (D9214) and Rotary Club of Mukono Central (D9213) have brought new life to Katoogo Health Centre, which is now on its way to becoming a Health Centre IV, following the opening of its maternity ward and the ongoing establishment of a fully equipped theater.
The maternity ward, now operational even on weekends, is under the capable leadership of Nurse Awino Christine, who expressed her gratitude for the delivery of essential medical equipment and the construction of a bathroom within the maternity ward, both generously provided by the two Rotary Clubs. She noted that these contributions will greatly enhance hygiene, privacy, and the overall quality of maternal health services at the facility.
Mr. Bagomose Fred, the officer in charge of Katoogo Health Centre, also commended Rotary’s intervention, emphasizing that the donated equipment will soon enable the theater to start operations, marking a major milestone in the facility’s upgrade to a full Health Centre IV.
During the handover ceremony, President Stella Muhumuza of Rotary Club of Mutundwe narrated how the project began. Having learned about Katoogo Health Centre through relatives residing nearby, she shared the facility’s challenges with her club, leading to a needs assessment. Recognizing the scale of the project, President Stella reached out to President Isaac Ssamba of Rotary Club of Mukono Central for collaboration, appreciating his swift response and willingness to partner for community service. The findings prompted the two Rotary Clubs to provide an oxygen cylinder, oxygen concetrator, ward screens for patient privacy, and the construction of a washroom within the maternity ward
President Isaac Ssamba highlighted Mukono Central’s contribution, which focused on constructing the new washroom and addressing related infrastructural challenges, including plans for a septic tank installation. He also acknowledged the teamwork and dedication of his club members, introducing them beginning with Vice President Rtn Baker Muzige, who has been instrumental in the coordination of the project.
The event concluded with the official handover of the medical equipment and the newly constructed bathroom to the health centre management, the local community, and District Health officials. The district representatives commended Rotary for its continued service to humanity, urging the community to maintain the donated items in good condition and encouraging Rotarians to keep expanding their impact.
This partnership between Rotary Clubs of Mutundwe and Mukono Central stands as a shining example of how collaboration, compassion, and community spirit can bring lasting transformation to local health facilities , improving lives one project at a time.
Rtn. Abubaker Muzige
Vice President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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Dear Downtowner readers, it’s yet another Monday for your piece of good content and information from the Downtowner. I want to thank the Rotary Club of Mukono Central for completing the month of September which is focused on Basic Education and Literacy.
As Rotary clubs, the month help us to focus on strengthening communities’ ability to provide basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparities in education, and increase adult literacy. This year, alongside the Rotaract club of Mukono Central, we provided scholastic materials to 2 schools in Mukono district. We highly believe and hope that the kind donation will improve access to quality education and learning opportunities for children in those schools.
As we start the month of October, designated as Economic and Community Development Month by Rotary International. We Rotarians, are encouraged to focus our effort and service projects on improving economic opportunities and community well-being, aiming to reduce poverty and support sustainable development in our communities.
The Rotary Club of Mukono Central has already planned projects that will involve supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses to foster economic growth. We shall also focus on our Boy Child Uplifting Program (BCUP) beneficiaries who are obtaining marketable vocational skills training for productive work.
As I mentioned in my week’s message, October is also a beautiful month for the Rotary Club of Mukono Central as on 25th Oct, we will be celebrating 10yrs of service above self. The 10th anniversary will have special fundraising dinner party at the Ridar’s Hotel in Seeta. Several founding members are expected to join the current and past members to celebrate the occasion. The club’s former presidents will be recognized during this dinner.
Each of the past president will share highlights of the year they led the club. We will be celebrating as well raising funds for our projects like the Maternal Shade at Seeta Nazzigo Health Centre IV and our raining water harvesting project for the elderly and disabled in Kikandwa.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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Greetings Downtowner readers, it’s another beautiful Monday for your weekly bulletin. On 25th Oct, the Rotary Club of Mukono Central will be celebrating 10yrs of service above self. I am truly excited about this event.
The 10th anniversary will have special fundraising dinner party at the Ridar’s Hotel in Seeta. Several founding members are expected to join the current and past members to celebrate the occasion. The club’s former presidents will be recognized during this dinner.
Each of the past president will share highlights of the year they led the club. Truthfully it will be an awesome event, you shouldn’t miss out. We will be celebrating as well raising funds for our projects like the Maternal Shade at Seeta Nazzigo Health Centre IV and our raining water harvesting project for the elderly and disabled in Kikandwa.
The theme of the year “Unite for Good,” resonates deeply with our 10yrs anniversary celebrations. It reminds us of the profound impact we can have on our community and beyond when we unite to address the challenges and needs around us. Our club’s projects and initiatives will continue to reflect this theme, focusing on areas such as education, health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development.
I am particularly proud of the diverse and dynamic team we have assembled throughout these years. It is a special year for our club. A decade of passion and service above self is truly inspiring. The Rotary Club of Mukono Central is an underdog that has braved many challenges and obstacles to come out strong and resilient throughout these 10 years.
Each member brings unique skills, perspectives, and a shared commitment to making a difference. In the second quarter of the year, we have a series of exciting events, projects, and collaborations planned. These include our ongoing support for local schools, and initiatives to empower vulnerable and disabled children, our causes towards accessible healthcare and services to all.
I encourage each of you to actively participate, share your ideas, and contribute to our collective efforts. Our weekly bulletin, social media handles and our website serve as platforms to celebrate our achievements, share stories of impact, and keep everyone informed about upcoming activities.
I invite you to read through the pages, learn about the incredible work being done, and be inspired to take part in our journey of service and also to contribute towards these platforms. Thank you for your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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What a day it was! Greetings Downtowner readers, it’s another beautiful Monday for your weekly bulletin. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back from the cancer run events, organized across the country.
Thousands of Rotarians and non-Rotarians participated in the events and I am very positive we made our contribution and we will do so, until this fight against cancer is over!
Yesterday 31st August we concluded the Rotary Membership Month and throughout the month, I have emphasized that growing membership is about more than just numbers; it’s about expanding Rotary’s ability to serve and bring lasting change to communities.
Welcoming new members brings new perspectives and strengthens clubs, ensuring Rotary can adapt and thrive in a changing world. The overarching message for this Rotary year, “Unite for Good,” calls on members to collaborate and be a force for unity in a divided world, with membership growth being a key aspect of this collective effort.
My dear members, as we start the month of September which is about Basic Education and Literacy, let’s strengthen our communities’ capacity to support education and literacy for children and adults. As Rotarians we celebrate this month by engaging in projects such as donating books and supplies, repairing school infrastructure, providing teacher training, and advocating for sustainable education initiatives. The goal is to ensure everyone has access to sustainable basic education and literacy skills, which are crucial for success in society.
As usual, the Rotary Club of Mukono Central will engage in hands-on projects, like donating books and geometry sets to students in primary and secondary, mainly targeting the most vulnerable ones. I encourage you members to support these initiatives for the best our communities.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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