News & Updates
First, I want to congratulate Rtn. Carol on earning the title of Immediate Past President (IPP) and the excellent job she did as President of the Rotary Club of Mukono Central. In addition, we should all recognize the outstanding work done by our Past Presidents and they continue to do for our club.
As I mentioned in my installation remarks, our vision for our club in the upcoming year is 4-fold: Club Projects, Club Membership, The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and Club Visibility.
As members we need to increase our club presence in the community and this will help us in increasing our membership. This all starts with us the current members. We need to have an engaged membership.
There are many ways to get involved, such as committee duties, service project participation, contributing financially and making Rotary more visible in our community through conversations. Engagement is what keeps people in Rotary.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DIE) has to be more than a slogan. Diversity of members makes a club stronger. We understand that difference is good. We need to be inclusive of others with different experiences. We need to bring those, who have been historically excluded, into membership.
We need to adopt the Rotary International Action Plan Four Priorities into our thinking and decision-making. The four action plan priorities are:
- Priority #1: Increase Our Impact
- Priority #2: Expand Our Reach
- Priority #3: Enhance Participant Engagement
- Priority #4: Increase Our Ability to Adapt
It will be an interesting Rotary Year as we Unite for Good, but all years are interesting. In the past, our club has faced challenges we all know about and some we did not. There is always the unexpected that will occur. But let’s all unite for the goodness of our club, community, district and Rotary International.
The incoming Board has already approved the Strategic Plan, Updated the Club Bylaws and has proposed various undertakings with an aim of engaging and energizing members and strengthening our administration i.e., adapting succession planning to ensure continuity in our leaders and growth.
Annually we strive to attain citations at the highest level, both in the District and at a Rotary International level, we believe in letting our work speak for itself and this year is no different, we aim to repeat but we shall also do more to make the world know about our amazing work through increasing our Public Relations & Image.
We will continue to harnessing the power of social media including our website, Facebook, X (formally twitter) as well as add other social media as recommended by Rotary International. We hope to increase our presence in the local media as well increase the reach of our Downtowner weekly bulletin, we need your support.
Foundation giving will always be a club priority, our targets are set, with a focus on new Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members. Our club has a 50%-member participation rate, which means, we are a bit below our target is set to100% participation.
While our goals have been identified and the work has begun, we recognize that these goals are not attainable without you our members, our most valued asset. Equal attention will be given to the fellowship aspect of service life and there will be many opportunities for us to gather socially, and for us to grow as one unit. Details are listed in our calendar of activities.
In closing, let me take this opportunity to congratulate the club for a successful Magic of Rotary year. I would also like to congratulate each of the new Board members. Our fellow club members have shown their confidence in us by electing us to our respective positions, and I look forward to serving with you. I am humbled and elated to serve as President of this club.
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
Club President – 2025/2026
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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On Monday 30th, the Rotary Club of Mukono Central, witnessed the peaceful transfer of leadership from the Magical President, Rtn. Carolyne Male to the Unite for Good President, Rtn. Isaac Ssamba, who will be leading our club this Rotary year 2025/2026.
It was an amazing evening, filled with joy, laughter and sweet memories. President Carol shared her experiences and challenges she had and she gave good counsel to the Incoming President Ssamba.
Several members and visitors also shared their magic of rotary year experience. But the best part of the evening was the club member’s commitment to continue giving all their best to push the club forward.
President Isaac Ssamba, congratulated the outgoing President Carolyne for the tour of duty and service beyond club level and wished her good luck in her next duty as the Club Learning Facilitator.
The evening was winded up with cake cutting ceremony between the Outgoing President and Incoming President.
Rotary Club of Mukono Central
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On Saturday 14th, June 2025, the Rotary Club of Mukono Central and its sponsored club, the Rotaract Club of Mukono Central, held a joint Installation Ceremony at the Star Gardens Hotel in Mukono town to start the 2025-2026 Rotary Year.
Outgoing President, Rtn. Carolyne Male delivered a speech highlighting her accomplishments over the past 2024-2026 Rotary year. Among the highlights, Immediate Past president Carolyne noted the Club’s Rain Water Harvesting Project in Kikandwa along the Kayunga road for the elderly and disabled, the provision of books and scholastic materials for vulnerable children and Boy Child Uplifting Program initiative.
The Installation Ceremony was then conducted by District Governor Elect for Rotary District 9213, Rtn. Geoffrey Kitakule. A social worker by profession, Rtn. Isaac Ssamba was duly installed as the new President of the Rotary Club of Mukono Central and Mr. Martin Ssentamu was duly installed as the President of the Rotaract Club of Mukono Central by Assistant Governor Elect and Past President Moses Kafeero.
Both presidents rendered brief remarks about their vision to serve the community. The executive of the Rotary Club of Mukono Central who will serve during the 2025-2026 Rotary year are:
- Isaac Ssamba- Club President – 2025/2026
- Dr. Abubaker Muzige- Club Vice President / Youth Service
- Catherine Namoma- Club Admin /President-Elect
- Dr. Dennis Mulondo- Club Secretary
- Past President Stella Nanyonjo – Club Treasurer
- Immediate Past President Carolyne Male – Club Learning Facilitator
- Eng. Ronald Mugabi – Club Membership & Family of Rotary
- Dr. Beatrice Nannozzi – Club Image & Public Relations
- Vincent Sekirime- Club Service Projects
- Past President. Asia Kamukama – The Rotary Foundation Chair
- Pauline Nankinga – Club Visibility, Culture & Vibrancy Chair
- Shamila Isingoma – Polio Plus Officer
President Ssamba becomes the tenth (10th) president of the Rotary Club of Mukono Central’s 10 year existence. In his inaugural address to the audience at the Installation dinner, President Ssamba welcomed the challenges of the Rotary Year ahead and fittingly summed up the true Rotarian spirit.
The District Governor Elect emphasized the need for unity and sharing the projects done by Rotary Clubs to the world instead of keeping them in the darkness. The event ended with a mouth-watering dinner and dance!
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Public Image & Relations Committee
The Rotary of Mukono Central has launched a website called www.rotarymukonocentral.org. The website aims to provide a clearer understanding of what this Rotary club is and showcases its projects and activities.
In today’s digital age, a website serves as the central hub for any Rotary club, connecting members and the community alike. It’s more than just an online presence; it’s a powerful tool for communication, outreach, and brand strengthening.
Our website is where all crucial information about our club’s mission, events, projects, and history will reside. We shall also showcase our past activities and it will be a platform to showcase upcoming initiatives.
By showcasing our service projects and public events, this website will bridge the gap between our club, the local community and the world at large. It will also streamline our fundraising efforts by showcasing donation opportunities and past successes.
We also plan to utilize our website to attract new members who resonate with our mission. It will also keep our current members engaged with regular updates on meetings, projects, and opportunities for involvement.
Unlike social media, which primarily targets local audiences, this website will allow the Rotary Club of Mukono Central to reach potential partners and supporters worldwide, expanding our network and impact on a global scale.
While social media plays a vital role in engagement, a website offers a centralized hub for comprehensive information, customization, and professionalism. It complements social media efforts by providing a robust online presence tailored to different visitor needs.
Welcome to the online home of the Rotary Club of Mukono Central.
By,
Rtn. Isaac Ssamba
President – Elect, Rotary Club of Mukono Central
30th/May/2025
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