Souvenir Magazine- DRR Lawi 2008 The theme Rotary Shares has been our guide during the year 2007-08 and as we taxi the runway,the Rotaract District Team uses this opportunity to SHARE with you a summary of the successes and achievements from the various clubs in D9200. We started off the year with various ROTS (Rotaract Officers Training Seminar) sessions in the District. This was an important capacity enhancement exercise that has contributed to learning and sharing resources within the clubs and at inter-clubs level. Rotaract is the fastest growing program of Rotary International with over 7,000 clubs…and counting… In D9200 this is evident in the eagerness of the various Rotaract Clubs to grow in membership and numbers as well as the encouraging efforts in growing the Programs of Rotary.

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3. Table of Contents
4 Messages from the DG, DGE and DRRE
5 Message from the DRR
6 Outgoing and Incoming District
Committee
7 Addicted to Rotary
8 Rotaract Projects
10 District Awards
11 Rotaract to Rotary
12 - 13 Calendar for District Conference
14 Status of Rotaract in Uganda
15 Rotaract Kampala, 2007/08
Message from District
Bulletin Officer
When I first joined Rotaract in 2003,
veteran members told me that the only way
I could experience the identity of Rotaract
to the utmost was by immersing myself in
the society and by immediately taking up a
position of leadership.
Those words of advice have played in my
mind more often in the last year. As District
Bulletin Officer, I have learnt more about
Rotaract, its district identity, the different
clubs and Rotaractors that we have, and what
exactly it means to serve one’s community in
the last year than in all the years of being a
Rotaractor.
It has been an experience that I cannot
describe ... and although many of the
friendships that I have cultivated with
Rotaractors around the district remain
“virtual” in that we have only spoken on
email or on yahoo or google chat and never
met face to face, no sweetness has been lost
by interacting online.
I encourage you to do the same. Get to
know the Rotaractors in your district - it
will immeasurably improve the quality of
your Rotaract experience. I have loved every
minute of producing this magazine because it
has allowed me to do just that: get to know
you and the wonderful projects that you are
involved in. So to the contributors of this
magazine, go my first thanks.
Secondly, my thanks go to the district
advertising executive team, especially Sylvie
Birungi and Joseph Nuwamanya from
Uganda; and Rtn Heather de Souza, who
helped to secure revenue for the magazine;
thirdly, to the District Committee who always
responded quickly to my urgent emails and
calls; fourthly, to Rtn Bushan Vidyarthi of
Colourprint Ltd for donating the printing
paper and subsiding the printing cost of this
magazine; and lastly, but most importantly, to
DRR Lawi for originating the idea of a District
Souvenir Magazine, and for his relaxed but
inspiring leadership style.
It has been an honour.
ROTARACT GOALS
To develop professional and leadership skills
To emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth
of each individual, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful
occupations
To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the
community and our world
To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs
5) To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary (RCP 41.020.)
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DRR Lawi Sultan with RI President Wilfrid Wilkinson at
the RI Rotaract Seminar for Zone 10A which was held at
the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
in September 2007.

4. DG Christopher M.D. Mutalya
DG Mutalya is an Architect, holds
a B.A. Arch (St) and M. Arch. of the
University of Nairobi. He is a corporate
member of the Uganda Society of
Architects and a Registered Architects,
and an Associate Member of the British
Institute of Facilities Management.
He is currently serving as the Estates Manager of Uganda
Communications Commission. He has vast experience in
infrastructure and property development, management
and maintenance and with wide experience in public
procurement. A Charter President of the Rotary Club of
Kyambogo-Kampala, he has served as District Officer for
many years, mainly with New Generations programs, served
twice among the pioneer Assistant Governors (1999-2000
and 2000-2001) and he has also served twice as Country
Chair for Uganda (2003-2004 and 2004-2005).
Born July 25, 1949, DG Mutalya is married to Rose. Rose
is a Rotarian in her own right, in the same Club, has gone
through the ranks of the Club and as Club President 2006-
2007. She holds a B.A. (with Education), Post Graduate
Diploma in Public Administration and M.A. Education
Management. She is currently serving as a Deputy Registrar
at Kyambogo University in Uganda. The family is blessed
with five children and three grandchildren. In his public life,
DG Mutalya has also served as a Council member, Honorary
Secretary and Vice-President of the Uganda Society of
Architects, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Uganda
Communications Employees Pension Scheme, and as a
member of the Executive and as President of Busoga College
Mwiri Old Boys Association.
DGE Kaushik Manek
Congratulations to the Rotaract
District Team and all the Rotaractors
of D9200 for producing a souvenir
magazine. Rotaract is a wonderful
program of Rotary International that
offers many opportunities for growth
and development including production
of this magazine. It is my sincere hope that the same spirit
will trickle down to the Club level where simple bulletins
can be distributed on a regular basis and keep the members
informedofRotaryandRotaractactivities.Iwouldalsoliketo
congratulate the out going District Rotaract Representative
Lawi Sultan, his District team and all the Club presidents
for all the achievements of the year 2007-08 especially for
the service rendered in promoting the goals of Rotaract and
making a difference in our Communities. As we prepare
to usher in the new Rotary year, The Rotary International
President Elect D.K Lee has set the pace for us by selecting an
interesting theme for 2008-09: ‘Make Dreams Real’. It is
definitely an exciting year ahead as we have been challenged
to focus on the needs of children at Risk while re-dedicating
our energies on the core emphases of Rotary namely:
1. Water; 2. Health and Hunger; 3. Literacy
Rotaract is always full of energy and dynamism and I call
upon you all to support the incoming DRR Hudson Mutalya,
the new Club presidents and their respective board members.
Let us join hands and Make Dreams Real by promoting the
ideals of Rotaract and form useful partnerships to enhance
our impact. I wish you all the very best and look forward to a
great Rotary year of Service.
DRRE Hudson Mutalya
I would like to welcome you all from RYLA, ROTS and the
various training session conducted in your region. These
sessions are important for our growth but above all they
present us the opportunity to prepare our selves to mitigate
on the challenges that face not only our club, but most
importantly how to administer our district as well. I hope
wherever you attended, value was added to your personality
as well as impacted you to be able to prepare your self for
action in our life, your club, your communities, but more so
in our district and its values. I have always wondered why
IPDRR Allan- the current District Trainer, loves the song
“the more we are together the happier we are”. I believe
this is one of the most famous rotary songs because every
time this song is sung in any forum, I remember the famous
quote “together we stand and divided we fall”. I have come
to believe that there is a lot of synergy that is created if you
and I, your club and my club are doing things together. It’s
therefore my conviction that if all clubs advocated for doing
things jointly, be it a project or share an activity, at the end
of our year together, we shall say we were bigger and better
together in our district.
DGEKaushkManekthroughhistheme,Partnerships,Peace
and Progress, is calling on us to Promote Peace and Harmony
within our countries, since these are requirements for
meaningfulprogress,mostimportantlythroughpartnerships
within and without our clubs; With partnerships; We can
gain greater IMPACT for all our efforts; We can break down
the ‘BOUNDARIES’ and resolve differences that separate us;
We can forge bonds of understanding, goodwill and peace;
We can achieve perpetual progress and development of the
Rotaract program, which will be testimony of our efforts in
service. On choosing his theme, the RI President-Elect Dong
Kurn Lee said, “We can do more as a club than we could
as individuals, we can do more as a district than we could
do as a club, and when you look at all of global Rotary, you
can really dream big dreams.” Next year, his dream is that
together we will be able to save the lives of children. Part of
that dream is knowing that children will be able to survive,
to grow up healthy, to have better chances, to be able to see
their own dreams become real in their lives.
I have learnt that for a club to have meaningful service,
it’s important to plan for all its programs and activities. A
wise man once said, “All our knowledge might be in the
past, but all our entire decisions are about the future”. As
we look forward to next year, let us be motivated to make
good preparations and good club plans. Club leaders, for
your club to be vibrant you should call for contribution and
appreciate your members’ participation in club planning
and implementation. Always remember that if you don’t
maximize your members effectively, the club is bound to
loose them. It is important that there should exist equitable
participation, contribution and involvement of all members.
Collectively, if your club is your priority, then it will always be
vibrant. A vibrant district is one that exemplifies fellowship
through service. Lets us strive towards a bigger and better
district, demonstrated by doing things together to meet
our challenges. Let us not forget that as leaders, we are the
legacy of our clubs, so we should be the change we want
our clubs to be. I call upon you to rally with me as we look
forward to making dreams real in our district. Remember,
the difference between where we are (current status) and
where we want to be (vision and goals) is what we do (target
objectives and action plans).
Messages from ...

5. The theme Rotary Shares has
been our guide during the year
2007-08 and as we taxi the run-
way, the Rotaract District Team
uses this opportunity to SHARE
with you a summary of the
successes and achievements from
the various clubs in D9200.
We started off the year with various ROTS (Rotaract
Officers Training Seminar) sessions in the District. This
was an important capacity enhancement exercise that has
contributed to learning and sharing resources within the
clubs and at inter-clubs level.
Rotaract is the fastest growing program of Rotary
International with over 7,000 clubs…and counting… In
D9200 this is evident in the eagerness of the various
Rotaract Clubs to grow in membership and numbers as
well as the encouraging efforts in growing the Programs
of Rotary. A good example is the RYLA (Rotary Youth
Leadership Awards) where more than two-thirds of the
variouscountrycommitteeswerecomprisedofRotaractors
who were instrumental in designing the program events,
coming up with lists of awards and publicizing the same
to participants.
We have had quarterly rankings of clubs based on
the Reports submitted to the District Team. This has
motivated clubs into action by encouraging intrinsic
assessment of individual club performance and at the
same time creating an opportunity for monitoring and
evaluation against the R.I and District Goals. Look out for
the surprise winner of the “Excellence Reporting Award”
(ERA).
Speaking of Awards, the array of District Awards this
year and the stiff level of competition will make for a
good Awards Ceremony. The Awards are an indicator of
exemplary performance and an encouragement to build
on previous success. The Awards ceremony on 17th May
at the District Conference during the DRR Banquet is
proudly sponsored by the Rotaract Clubs of Kenya and is
an opportunity to share warm hospitality and extend an
invitation to the District Conference 2009 in Nairobi.
The District Conference at Bagamoyo is the culmination
of all our year’s work and the opportunity for Ethiopia,
Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to converge in one melting
potofculturalexchange,networking,funandpeer-to-peer
learning experience. We review the year’s challenges and
initiate forward planning of future successes. We engage
in insightful discussions and dance away the fatigues of
the day. We learn new approaches to service projects and
extract wisdom from senior Rotary Leadership including
Robert S Scott Chair of the Rotary Foundation Trustees
and the International Polio Plus Committee as well as
from our very own DG, PDGs, DGE and DGN.
In summary, these are the highlights of 2007-08 in
Rotaract D9200:
Club Visits
All Rotaract countries in D9200 visited officially by
the DRR
61 Clubs held meetings with the DRR
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70 Clubs officially visited by ADRRs, CCs and other
members of the District Team
Seminars
ROTS: Kenya Attendance 137 Participants-Central=
77, Coast= 32, Western= 28
Uganda Attendance 82 Participants-Central= 60,
Coast= 22
Tanzania Attendance 50 Participants (Dar-es-salaam)
RYLA:
Kenya Attendance 320 Participants
Uganda “ 180 Participants
Tanzania “ 50 Participants
Ethiopia “ 120 Participants
R.I Rotaract Institute Zone 10A; Attendance of 180
Delegates (150 Rotaractors and 50 Interactors)
District Library
Compiled with information on History, Training
and other Rotaract Resources; To be distributed
online (www.rotaract9200.org) and on CDs to club
presidents
District Bulletin And Communication
Monthly bulletins published – informative and
entertaining
Reloaded a more vibrant District Website www.
rotaract9200.org
District Awards And R.I Appointments
12 District Awards made competitive by applications
“Excellence Reporting Award” (ERA) introduced
DRR 07-08 Appointed to R.I Rotaract Committee
08-09
District Finances
District Rotaract Account setup in Kenya
District Rotaract RYLA account setup in Kenya
District Rotaract- Conference account setup in
Kenya
District Rotaract Finance Committee established
Membership Growth & Extension
81 Rotaract clubs as at 1st April; (Ethiopia 8 Kenya 23
Tanzania 4 Uganda 46)
*Report on New chartered Clubs to be issued at close
of Rota Year 07-08
15 Clubs functioning as “Provisional” Clubs, in the
process of submitting charter documents (Ethiopia 2
Kenya 7 Tanzania 2 Uganda 4)
District Conference
R.I Rotary Foundation Trustees Chair Robert S. Scott
expected at the Rotaract Conference
Conference website launched: www.rotaract9200.
org/dca
Its been a great year for us all. Let’s look forward to 2008-
09. Let’s MAKE DREAMS REAL.
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Message from DRR Lawi Sultan ...

6. Outgoing District Committee
(from top left to right): DRR Lawi Sultan, DIstrict Trainer Jingo Jude Allan, District Secretary Eric Opot, District Treasurer
Bonny Kamah, District PR Chair Joash Mbogo, On to Conference Chair Joseph Nyagari, District Bulletin Officer Aamena
Jiwaji, District Webmaster Robinson Nkaire, CC Kenya Sara Keino, CC Uganda Charles Musaba, CC Tanzania Boniface
Kimboka, CC Kenya Vivian Tsisika, ADRR Uganda Edward Wamala, ADRR Ethiopia Biruk Melaku, ADRR Karyna Okwaro,
District Conference Chair Winnie Kamau, Conference Registration Officer Mary Mugurusi. (absent): DRRE Hudson
Mutalya, ADRR Boniface Matambula, CC Uganda Agnes Nantale, CC Paul Kagaba, CC Patrick Wamai
Incoming District Committee
(from left to right): District Secretary
Ethel Mamawi, District PR Officer Rita
Tinka, ADRR Uganda Ivan Kakooza, CC
KenyaMargaretGithaiga.(absent):DRR
Hudson Mutalya, District Treasurer
Paul Mwambutsya, District Projects
Officer Emmanuel Njuki, District
Bulletin Officer Suzan Namatovu, On
to Conference Officer Ronald Mutalya,
ADRR Kenya Mary Anduuru
Waiters in Nairobi are interesting.You get into a pub and order a beer.The waiter brings your
drink and promptly gives you a bill. If it’s a cash bar then he will ask for the cash. If a lady joins
you, when she orders, the waiter will ask you something like ‘Niweke pamoja?’ (Should I include it in your
bill?) In Kampala the exact opposite occurs.You get into a pub with a chic and the waiter totally ignores
her when its time to settle.Which is how it should be in a well ordered society!
The catch comes when a couple of guys go to a pub together.Apparently waiters use body size as a
criteria.When I enquired as to the reason,the answer was swift‘the bigger guy is always the Mgaga (Rich
Man)! Lesson learnt -You only go to a pub with guys who are bigger than you!And if memory serves you
right, you can imagine the kind of problems I get into trying to choose company when going to watch
Super Sunday matches!
Ki
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7. If there is any benefit of belonging to the Rotary family that is not stated anywhere in the Rotary
official literature, it is the invaluable sense of attachment that Rotaractors in Kampala display in
matters concerning their clubs. This surreal value of Rotaract is what perhaps will show you the
individual uniqueness in each club, the things that give you the natural pull for their fellowships,
projects and other events, is perhaps what I would personally credit as the thread that knits our
Rotaract fraternity, and the inspiration behind its prolific nature, away from the serious business
of serving the community.If I had never considered joining my current club, it is no secret that I would perhaps
considered Rotaract Club of Kampala Ssese Islands, for its infectious Tuesday evening fellowships that never come
to an end, plus its cheeky ability to pull all kinds of clubs on Tuesdays, of all days. I can never forget my days in
school when The Core (RCT Kampala) was definitely the ideal place on every Friday. Every one from Makerere
University was literally headed to the Core, adding on to the club a rare campus like mood that would definitely
appeal to any soon-to-graduate student. Then there is Lukuli and its sheer strength in numbers. They will come to
any Rotaract function where competition is on the bill, and totally overwhelm you (remember 2007 sports gala), a
perfect case of friendly fire. If you think this is anything to go by, try Kampala city. The club is run like one of the most
respected companies in East Africa, the sheer efficiency and basic organization of Kampala city will intimidate you,
never mind that the men and women behind this are young volunteers, like you and me. Kyambogo and its famous
Mwekume group can be summarized in three words, humor, humor and lots of good humor (no pun intended). For
a Thursday evening, it is a refreshing spectacle to hear president Isaac, leading fellowship, all the official Rotary
agenda infused with healthy doses of light-sided wit. The sheer force of individual will show through President Carol
Kalembe of Mulago, PDRR Allan Jingo, President Ethel Mamawi, DRR Elect Hudson Mutalya to name but a few.
My own club, Bugoloobi, is, I believe, a demonstration of the strength of efficiency of small numbers, in addition to
highly positive-willed individuals. PP Hillary Ainomugisha was and is still synonymous with Bugoloobi, not only in
Uganda but all over the district. I need not add that President Susan is the reigning Miss RYLA, talk about blowing
your club’s trumpet.I would be insincere to myself if I did not mention Nakawa. For a university-based club, I think
Nakawa is way ahead of the rest. The commitment that runs through Nakawa, right from simple things, as keeping a
regular list of interesting guest speakers, to important things like organizing an interesting, engaging and meaningful
project, and maintaining a good attendance during school holidays. Then there is Georgie. I need not add. Even
though I have never got the opportunity to attend Kololo courtesy of clashing fellowship times, you have got to give
it to them for a wonderful club bulletin in the Kololo
Rotamirror. It says a lot about those behind it.I
remember one after-fellowship in which rotaractors
were discussing why they were so into Rotary to the
extent of sometimes spending five evenings of their
weekdays in some Rotary activity. It was like a group
of young adults who have finally discovered one of
their chief addictions. The running allover town
after work to catch this or that fellowship, like there
was a life-threatening matter to be attended to. The
constant questioning from peers, workmates, friends
and family; what are these meetings that never end,
what is this Rotary thing, how do you benefit from all
this running around? Perhaps the power of Rotaract
liesinindividuals,thefootsoldierswhohaveselflessly
indulged in the business of Rotary with a passion
that spurs the Rotaract fraternity. PDRR Jingo for
me is an example of selfless dedication to Rotary.
The image of Joan and Linda (Kampala city) sitting
by the registration table and doing all sorts of small
mundane jobs for their old club, Makerere, a few
years ago, as if they were board members, without
being asked, is engraved in my mind as an excellent
example of living the Rotary mantra, of service. The
list of heroes in Rotaract for big and small good acts
they have done, are doing, or are planning to do,
would be too long, and would read like a roll-call of
all Rotaract clubs.
These are a few of the things that make Rotaract
worthwhile for me, as a personal endeavor.
The things that I miss.
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Addicted to Rotary!
By Kelvin Odoobo, Rotaract Club of Bugoloobi

8. Provisional Rotaract Club of Atronos, Ethiopia
Rotaract Ggabagada, Nigeria
TheRotaractClubofAtronos(Ethiopia)hasbeenfunctioningforalmost8months.
They call themselves “The Atrons” (pictured above) and their founding President,
Yigebashal Mukaria (yigebashal@yahoo.com), is excited at the opportunities that lay
ahead of them as a brand new Rotaract Club. Even though most of their founding
members travelled abroad shortly after forming the club, Yigebashal commends the
current members as being extremely active and looks forward to many beneficial
partnerships with other clubs in District 9200.(from left) Zinash Getachew, Weleta
Shiferaw, Daniel Meles, Ethiopia Wudale (top), Tina G/Yohanes (bottom), Yigebashal
Mekuria, Bezawit Eshetu and Atsednesh Getachew.
President Kemia Ishineye (Rotagada@yahoo.
com) and Secretary Nene Bassey (Nebass2002@
yahoo.com) write to us from Rotaract Ggabagada,
Nigeria (District 9110):
Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria has well over 59
clubs under it, from both Lagos State/ Ogun State
domain. Moreso. Rotaract club of Gbagada was
fully chartered in 1986 by Rotr. Sanusi Moruf
Adekunle in 1986/87 Rotary year with the theme
“Rotary brings Hope” and ever since then the
club has been in good standing within the District
and also within Rotaract International. Rotaract
club of Gbagada has a controlling body called
Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria being sponsored
by Rotary club of Gbagada. It has made a lot of
impact in the appearance of its members through
their dress code. We believe that our dress speaks
about us and determines the level of respect given
to a person. Therefore, we adhere to strict formal
dressing.
Apart from wearing the Lapel pin of Rotaract,
our Slogan is “FELLOWSHIP” and response “
THROUGH SERVICE”.
Some of the projects we have done so far include
DistributionofTreatedMosquitoNets,Sponsoring
of Pupils Through Primary Education, Donation
of School Items, Traffic Control, Beautification of
Gbagada,VocationalTrainingParticipationinPolio
Immunization, Erection of Borehole, Leadership
Training (RYLA), Donation to Canadian Red Cross
in Respect of the Tsunami Hurricane, Donation of
Brail Bibles And Adjustable Walking Stick To The
Blind.
At the Interclub Conference
in Kigali, Rwanda in July 2007,
Rotaractors spanning two districts
(D9150 and D9200) and five countries
(Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda
and the United States) converged upon
the city to celebrate the successful
partnership between Rotaract Kigali,
Rwanda and Rotaract Channel Island, USA in implementing a
project for the orphaned child survivors of the Rwandan genocide.
But in a surprising twist of events, the collaborative atmosphere of
the conference workshop, which was themed Club Collaboration
for Community Development, gave birth to the idea of an East
African Rotaract Network initiative spanning two districts,
between the Rotaract Clubs of Kampala Core, Bujumbura,
Milimani, Kampala City, Butare and Kigali, adding credence
to the words of the host club’s president and her invitation to
Rotaractors, as the leaders of tomorrow, to get to know each
other better, appreciate each other more and accomplish great
things together. The Kigali conference also gave Rotaract clubs
a chance to showcase their completed or upcoming community
projects such as building homes for the needy (Channel Island),
construction of an orphanage (Bujumbura), rebuilding a local
school (Kampala Core) distribution of blankets to war refugees
(Kampala City), collecting clothes for children at the Busia
border (Milimani and Kampala Core),
constructing a restaurant to help feed
the poor (Butare), catering to the
clothing, electrical and school fees
needs of genocide orphans (Kigali and
Channel Island).
(top right) Riding the boda boda;
(left) Visiting the Genocide Memorial
East African Network
DRR Lawi Sultan (above), flanked by
DRRE Hudson Mutalya (right) and
ADRR Boniface Kimboka (left), during
his visit to Rotaract Clubs in Dar-
es-Salaam, in March 2008.
R o t a r a c t P r o j e c t s f r o m
DRR Lawi Sultan with DRR
Lydia Gürich, from Rotaract
Leipzig, Germany, District
Treasurer Boniface Khama, CC
Boniface Kimboka, and other
Rotaractors from Rotaract
Arusha at a Juvenile Institution
supported by the club (March
2008). DRR Lawi and DRR
Lydia also discussed possible
partnerships between the two
Districts.

9. RYLA Ethiopia: In 2007, RYLA Ethiopia was held at Ambo city, about 100km west of Addis,
and it was the first ever RYLA in Ethiopia with 88 participants. Thee second program to be
held this year at Awassa cit about 275km south of Addis, from May 2-4, will have about 116
participant from all eight Rotaract Clubs in Addis.
RYLA Uganda (image 1 and 2 from left): Held at Nabinoonya Beach Entebbe in February 2008.
RYLA Kenya (image 1 and 2 from right): Held at the University of Nairobi campus in March 2008.
(above) DRR Lawi Sultan with members
of the Rotaract Club of Nairobi
Central, flanked on his left by their
President June Opiyo.
(above)RotaractorsfromRotaract
Rubaga deep in thought at the
Rotaract Awareness challenge,
Hotel Equatoria, Kampala.
Rotaract Mulago, under the leadership of President Carol Kalembe, has participated in a range of events
including: - the joint installation of the presidents Carole Kalembe for Rotaract clubs of Mengo, Lukuli and
Mukono on 14th July 2007 (image 1 below from left);
- a tree planting project on 15th September at the Galloway Hostels (image 2 below from left);
- the annual trip to Lake Bunyonyi, which this year was an international affair with participation of the Rotaract
clubs from Kenya and Uganda (image 3 from left); and
- Daughter clubs at the Bazaar facilitated by Kampala Arch to recruit membership (image 1 from right).
(above) Rotaractors from
Rotaract Clubs of Kwanza
and Dar city at the Blood
Donation project in March
2008.
(above) Rotary and Rotaract
officials pictured shortly after the
hand over ceremony of Rotaract
USIU in March 2008.
(above) A picture taken of Nairobi city
by Michael Waiyaki, Rotaract Nairobi
Central, for the international project
organised by Rotaract Clubs of Istanbul,
Findikli and Erenkoy, Turkey.
(above) The Sports Day
organised by Rotary Nairobi
in October 2007 was held at
the University of Nairobi Sports
Ground, and it brought together
Rotarians and Rotaractors from
a range of clubs for a day of fun.
t h e D i s t r i c t a n d b e y o n d

10. Membership
Development
Highest membership documented by a club as at March 31st
, 2007
Retention Highest number of members retained and documented by a club as at March 31st
, 2007
Attendance Highest attendance documented by a club as at March 31st
, 2007
Professional
& Leadership
Development
• Relevant professional and leadership development program for the club
• Leadership development seminar or program organized for the club
• Professional and Career guidance talks held in the club
• Documented Vocational service programs or activities by the club
Service
Projects
Local Category
• Innovativeness
• Well documented project
• Relevance to the community
• Degree of collaboration (Sponsoring club, other Rotaract clubs, community, partners, etc)
• Promoted & Publicised project
International Category
• Project should have promoted peace, goodwill and international understanding
• Promoted & Publicised project
• Degree of collaboration (Sponsoring club, other Rotaract clubs, community, partners, etc)
Club bulletin Published and circulated club bulletin
• Informative
• Innovation
• presentation
Website Up and operational; decision on the content will be taken by the DRRC.
Club of the
Year
Undertaking a balanced Rotaract program
a) Membership growth; b) Highest club attendance; c) Conducted professional & leadership activities; d)
Conducting at least 2 service projects
Conference
Attendance
Highest attendance by a club at DCA. However, added advantage will be for full participation during the
DCA proceedings.
Most Improved
Club
• A Club should have at least submitted Q- reports as at March 31st
, 2007
• Visibility of club in other clubs
• Undertaken at least 1 service project this year as at March 31st
, 2007.
Excellence
Reporting
Award
A recent inclusion (2007-08), this award is to motivate Clubs to submit their Planning Guides as well as
Quarterly Reports to the Rotaract District with the aim of ensuring adherence to the R.I and District Goals
on an annual basis. The Award will be Rotational and we propose that it be christened the “DG Kaushik
Manek (2008-09) Excellence Reporting Award”-ERA. This will be the most Prestigious Award in the
Ceremony.
District Awards
The District team will recognise the performance of clubs in 2007/08 through the bestowal of the following
awards:
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Consultant on Tourism
(Sightseeing, Pilgrimage, Cultural, Exchange, Adventure. Exhibition, Research and
Leisure Tours package) and
Travel information.
Operating Consultant
Rtr. Hevin Onoriode OHWO phf+4
RI Rotaract Committee Member 2007-08
Member Youth Exchange Team D9140 Nigeria to D9750 Australia 1999
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (International) Participant 2003
President Rotaract Club of Ikeja D9100, Nigeria 2005-06
Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF) 2006
District Chair International Service Rotaract D 9110, Nigeria 2006-07
Chair Rotaract D 9110, Nigeria Friendship Exchange Team to D9100 Togo 2006-07
Charter Secretary Sustainable Tourism Rotary International Action Group 2005-06
Rotaract Representative Rotary International Rotaract Committee 2007-08
Member International Fellowship of Rotary Travel Agents (IFTA) 2007- to date

11. (continued from page 9 ...)
Rotaract Kololo proudly presents their involvement in selected project from Rotary year (from bottom left):
- Career Guidance in two secondary Schools in Nakasongola District in August 2007;
- The 17th Charter Celebrations on 9th September 2007 at Hotel Equatorial;
- The Mabira Forest Nature Study in November 2007 when the club visited the great Mabira Forest;
- The Visit to Jinja Destitutes Home by Rotaract Kololo and Jinja to donate usable clothes and household items
in November 2007; and
- the Kidera Community Outreach Project (joint project) in March 2008.
The key things I have learnt from Rotaract that I will be taking with me to Rotary are:
1. Understand what Rotary/Rotaract is all about and what is expected of you as a member before you induction. By
doing so you are sure of what you are getting yourself into.
2. Create time. Rotary/Rotaract is a way of life; it is not a part-time job or a hobby. If you understand that from the
word go you are able to create time for it.
3. Be involved. Get you hands dirty that is how you learn. Don’t be a Rotaractor/Rotarian in name only or when it is
convenient for you.
4. Be proactive. Network, Sell yourself, sell your ideas (don’t sit on them) be willing to learn and take all criticism well,
put yourself out there, be the one to approach people don’t wait for people to come to you and when they don’t you start
complaining.
5. Be creative and innovative. Nothing is too weird to try out. Rotaract/Rotary has no limits to the great things you
can do for the community and to yourself too. You just have to be It works… I know.
6. It is not a competition. It is about making the world a better place. We are family.
7. Share your knowledge with others and learn from them.
8. Wear your pin with pride with the 4-way test as your guiding principle. You never know who is watching.
9. Have fun. Rotaract/Rotary is not punishment Enjoy it! Make friends while you are at it.
10. You don’t have to be 30 years old to be a Rotarian!
Share, enjoy and make dreams real!
by Emily Nyagaki, Rotary Milimani (Rotaract Nairobi Central)
I applaud the 1985 Supreme Court ruling that allowed women to be Rotarians! I am a beneficiary of the ruling. I am
a woman and a Rotarian. I proudly wear my Blue and Gold pin having made the transition from Red and Gold.The
journey started with a curious mind and an ice cream date. I had learnt about Rotary from my late grandfather; a man
who lived by the four-way test and through the Kick Polio campaign, but it was through Henry Ndirangu’s invitation
for a few scoops of ice cream that my Rotary dream took off. I can honestly say my sweet tooth led me to Rotary.
The Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central –RCNC welcomed me, taught me the fundamentals of Rotary, made me
understand what was required of me as a Rotaractor and the part I have to play in the Rotary Family. They took
me in, made me part of the family, challenged my curious mind, allowed me to think out of the box, taught me the
importance of team work and the benefits of being a team player, made me realize nothing was impossible you just
have to dream it and actualize it.I interacted with people from all walks of life, learnt the importance of integrity
and accountability, and managed projects I would have never dreamt of managing giving me the much need hands-
on experience. I learnt persistence pays, especially when other people are depending on you, all you have do is to
humble yourself and request for any assistance required. I learnt leadership meant taking responsibility for your team.
Listening; not to the words but to what people are trying to convey through the words, taking up the challenges and
knowing even if you failed you can proudly say “I tried” which is way much better that “I wish I tried” as you will
have learnt lessons along the way to make it a success the next time you try, giving everyone responsibility and the
chance to own and run with a project makes them realize their potential.
On the 12th
of March 2008 I made the transition from the Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central to the Rotary Club
of Millimani. The process was quite easy with my Rotaract background. All I had to do was attend 5 consecutive
meetings to be able to interact with the club members most of whom I had met during the various projects undertaken
and to clearly understand what would be required of me a Rotarian.
Rotaract to Rotary

12. 14th May 0900 - 1900 Registration - Nyerere Hall
1700 - 1800 DRR Conference Team Meeting - Karume Hall
1930 Welcome Cocktail Party - Pool Side (Wanne Star -Kora award Nominee and Performer)
2000-2030 Welcomeremarks,IntroductionoftheConferenceandAssembly programmeandObjectivesbyDRRLawi
15th May 0830 - 0930 DRR Committee Meeting - Karume Hall
0830 - 1900 Registration continues - Nyerere Hall
0845 - 0850 Grace/Inter Faith Invocation - Rtr Elizabeth Makyao
0850-0855 Welcome Addresses and Remarks - Rtr Mary Mugurusi
0855-1000 Roll call of Rotaract Clubs - DS Rtr Eric Munene
Roll call of Interact Clubs
Recognition of ADRR
Recognition of Club Presidents
Recognition of President Elects
1000-1030 Health Break
1030 - 1040 ArrivalandwelcomingoftheGuestofHonour-Israel-Chasuso(excutivedirectorAfricaBankingCorporation)
1040-1050 Anthems and Flags - Songs Committee
1050-1100 Introduction of Conference - DRR Lawi
1100-1120 Inaugural Speech by the Guest of Honour -
1120-1125 Vote of Thanks and Presentation of a Souvenir to the Guest of Honour - Rtr Heri Tungaraza
1125-1135 Group Picture with the Guest of Honour - Rtr Mwigusa Denis
1135-1140 The Guest of Honour Departs
1140 - 1150 ArrivalandwelcomingofHon.JohnUlanga(ExcutiveDirectorFoundationforCivilSociety)-Rtr AngelicaPesha
1150-1200 AddressbyConferenceChairWinnieMafuruandintroductionofConferenceCommittee-RtrJoe/WinnieMafuru
1200-1230 Official theme speech by Hon. John Ulanga (“Alleviating Poverty Through Rural Development”)
1230-1245 Discussion of the theme by Rotaractors / QnA - SAA Karyna Okwaro
1245-1250 Discussion Summary and the Way Forward - Rtr June Opiyo
1250-1255 Vote of Thanks and Presentation of a Souvenir to Hon. John Ulanga - Rtr Eliud Ihare
1255-1300 Group Picture with Hon. John Ulanga - Rtr Denis Mwigusa
1300 - 1400 Rotaract Fellowship Lunch in the Main Restaurant
1400 - 1405 Grouping & Jokes - Rtr Boniphace Matambula
1405-1430 RYLA - Report of the RYLA’s held in 2007-2008 (5 min each) - Country RYLA committee Chairs
1430-1440 Open Forum discussion on RYLA - Rtr Anne Kibanya/Rtr Vivian Tsisika
1440-1445 Recognition of New Members - DS Eric Munene
1445-1500 Outline of Election Procedures - DS Eric Munene
1500-1600 Nominations for DRR 2009-2010 and their CVs - DS Eric Munene
1600-1610 Closing remarks by DRR - DRR Lawi
1610-1615 Announcements - SAA Rtr Karyna Okwaro
1615-1640 HEALTH BREAK- Main Restaurant - ALL
1700 - 1815 District Finance Committee’s Meeting - Karume Hall
1930 “AfricanNight”TraditionalDress,AfricanDinner,AfricanMusic-(BoraboraBandprfmatKempisky) -ALL
Evening Speeches - Club Presidents
16th May 0930 - 0945 Rotary/Rotaract Songs = Songs Committee
0945 - 0950 Welcome remarks - DRR Lawi
0950 - 1000 Introduction of RI rotaract committee oficer/brief addres(My role and benefits to rotaract clubs) QnA .
DRR/Hevin Ohwo
1000-1020 Introduction Address & Workplan presentation-DRR Elect, Hudson Mutalya
1020-1040 Health Break - All - Main Restaurant
1030 - 1130 Introduction of RI President’s Personal Representative by Aide to RIPPR
20th Rotaract D9200 Conference and Assembly Program
“Alleviating Poverty Through Rural Development”

13. 1040-1050 DRO Remarks and introduction of DG - DRR Lawi/PDG Hatim
1050-1100 Address by DG = DG Chris Mutalya
1100-1105 Introduction of RI President’s Personal Representative by Aide to RIPPR
1105-1120 Address by RIPPR - RIPPR
1120-1130 Questions & Answers to RIPPR & DG - DG Chris Mutalya/RIPPR
1130 - 1245 Resolutions – Resolutions brought forward from the last Rotaract Conference - DS Eric Munene
New Resolutions - DS Eric Munene
1245 - 1300 Introduction of DRR Nominees and brief address - DS Eric Munene
1300 - 1400 Rotaract Fellowship Lunch in the Main Restaurant - All
1400 - 1420 Group Discussion: Rotaract Finances at Club and District level - Distric Treasurer
1420-1440 Group Discussion: Rotaract Goals at Club and District level - DRT Rtr Jingo Allan Jude
1440-1500 Group Discussion: Rotaract Membership Development & Extension- DRT Rtr Jingo Allan Jude
1500 - 1545 Report on the Group Discussions- 45 minutes (15 min. each) - Group leaders
1545 - 1645 Election of DRR 2009-10, 2010-11 & Announcements of Results - DS Eric Munene
1645-1650 Brief address by DRRN- DRRN
1650-1730 Closing remarks of Rakeshi Rajani(former Excutive Director of Haki Elimu) Alleviating Poverty Through
Rural Dev
1730 Closing Remarks - DRR Lawi
1930 Rotaract Beach Barbecue & Disco ( Performance from East african breaker Ambwene Yosia a.k.a AY)
Evening Speeches - Presidents Elects
17th May 1000 - 1030 Grouping & Jokes - SAA.Rtr Karyna Okwaro
1030 - 1230 Sports Activities and Bagamoyo excursion tours A - Rtr Elizabeth Makyao/Heri Tungaraza
1230 - 1330 Rotaract Fellowship Lunch - All - Main restaurant
1500 - 1830 Excursion tours B (visit kaole ruins, the cemetary ,mamba gurden)-Rtr Elizabeth Makyao
1900 DRR’sFarewellDinner&DanceDresscode;“ALLWHITES” PresentationofAwards&DistrictTrophies-DRRLawi
“My Year as DRR” by Lawi Njeremani
Announcements - SAA Rtr Karyna Okwaro
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14. Rotaract was first introduced in Uganda with the formation of
Rotaract club of Kyambogo in 1984 but real growth started when
Makerere University club was formed in 1989. The growth of
Rotaract across the country over the last 19 years has mimicked
that of Rotary clubs in the country with Uganda having more than
half the Rotaract clubs in the district.
Distribution of Rotaract clubs: Rotaract clubs have been
formed in four regions of Uganda where Rotary exists. The greatest
concentration is in central with 21 clubs found in 5 towns excluding
Kampala city. Western Uganda has 15 clubs in ten towns; Eastern
region has 6 clubs in 4 towns while the northern region has 4 clubs
in 3 towns. The figures do not reflect the health status of each
club. The distribution of Rotaract clubs has to be looked at from
different perspectives. At the end of Rotary year 2006/7 we had
37 chartered clubs Vs 14 provisional based clubs whilst also having
26 institutional based clubs Vs 25 community based clubs. In the
fourth quarter of RY 2007/8, we now have 38 chartered clubs Vs
10 provisional clubs or simultaneously having 26 institutional clubs
against 22 community based clubs. This represents a net decrease
of 3 in number of club registrations.
In principal, Uganda needs consolidation of its Rotaract clubs
over the next 3 years. It has been my observation that the strong
clubs tend to be in urban areas and only so if there exists another
Rotaract or Rotary club in the same community. The weakest
institutional clubs are those where 2 year diploma or certificate
courses are offered such as Mbale UTC, Lira UTC, Rakai PTC to
mention a few. The weakest community based clubs are in towns
that are relatively isolated or where majority of eligible youth are
corporate on short term regional assignments. The criteria defining
weakness of a club are debatable and ultimately it is the existing
members of a club that define its weakness in terms of program
focus, membership and visibility.
“How many Rotary clubs in Uganda sponsor a Rotaract club?”
As of January 2008, of 57 Rotary clubs in Uganda, 29 did not
sponsor any club, 21 sponsored 1 club, 8 sponsored 2 clubs, 2
sponsored 3 clubs and only Rotary club of Bushenyi sponsored 4
provisional clubs. The reasons why the 29 Rotary clubs are unable
to sponsor a Rotaract club are mainly dependent on the youth
demographics of the particular towns/ cities they dominate and
internal interest of the Rotarians.
Contribution to District leadership: One of the pillars
upon which an effective Rotaract club stands is “Contribution of
club leaders to serve at district level”. DRRs have over the years set
a tradition of having an ADRR assisted by various country officers.
This leadership structure has given many clubs across the district
an opportunity to have their members as part of the district team.
Traditionally clubs in Kampala have contributed the majority of
district leaders however clubs such as Mbarara Community and
Kabarole in western region and Mbale Community in eastern
region have had representation on the district committee. Uganda
has produced 9 of 21 known DRRs including DRR Elect Hudson
Mutalya. Others have been Paul Bahurwire (92/93), Alfred Okot
Okidi (95/96), Paul Kiruuta (97/98), Charles Muwonge (98/99),
Elvis Khisa (2000/01), David Tabaro (01/02), Moses Mwase
(04/05), Allan Jingo (06/07). Read in another way, the 9 DRRs
Uganda has produced have been from only 5 clubs. Whereas it
can be argued that those who assist on the DRR team are not
recognized, it might be hard to eliminate the fact that very few
clubs contribute to district or country leadership. More important
is the fact that few past club leaders serve beyond their clubs owing
to a myriad of pressures and poor internal club factors.
Outstanding service projects: Another pillar that effective
clubs stand on is “Service projects.” All clubs in the country have at
least one project. I have observed that the most common projects
relate to Public health, children at risk, the environment and
Literacy. A few of the outstanding on going projects are; Kyanja
medical outreach project of Rotaract club of Kololo - potentially
the longest running project worldwide having started 14 years
ago. Done on a monthly basis the project provides immunization,
dental services and out patient services to the residents. Another
project started by Kololo was Kidera outreach in Kamuli district,
200 km north east of Kampala. Over the last 13 years, this project
has provided medical relief to citizens in this area, an educational
component is run by the Rotaract club of Mengo where the club
provides an annual bursary to the most improved student of each
class. The club is proceeding to put up some infrastructure for the
school. The literacy project of Rotaract club of Lukuli, this project
was the recipient of the Africa winner of best Rotaract project
from RI and it emphasizes teaching of linguistic and writing skills
to adults. Past concluded projects of Rotaract clubs are; Kiyoola
outreachprojectof Rotaractclubof Kampalacentral.Thismedical
project was the recipient of the 2002 Africa winner award for best
project; Bandwe outreach project of Rotaract club of Kampala
City was also a medical oriented project that was recipient for the
1999 Africa award; Bugoolo outreach medical project of Rotaract
club of Mulago was the recipient of Africa winner award in 1996.
The challenge that the District Committee faces is acquiring and
maintaining progress data on these projects.
Prospects for Rotaract growth in Uganda: Such an
analysis may be approached from the perspective of Rotaract
extension to new youth communities; program focus within the
clubs; mentorship enhancement by Rotary clubs; communication
between clubs and Rotaract visibility to interact clubs.
The average membership of most Rotaract clubs in Uganda is
20, it is possible therefore for at least 5 new clubs to be formed in
Kampala’s suburbs and 6 new community based clubs to be set
up especially to fortify the institution based clubs already in place.
For this to happen, strengthening of membership in existing clubs
has to be solidified. On the issue of Program focus, Rotaract clubs
are meant to concentrate on activities that promote professional
and leadership development and service projects. Clubs can
be more innovative in their activities and also learn from past
successes especially if use is made to harness the benefits of various
communication tools we have such as mailing lists and websites.
Mentorship by Rotary clubs has long been a source of debate for
several years. Efforts have been made to advocate for Rotary clubs
to have constructive influence among the Rotaract and Interact
clubs they sponsor. The expected output of this is the increased
transition of Rotaractors to Rotary as well as good comradeship
between Rotary and Rotaract clubs.
A pressing challenge for Rotaract clubs is communication
between clubs and the district committee. More than half the
clubs in the country are only known by name and location despite
various communication tools. Increased communication would
lead to synergy and peer advice.
Lastly, the biggest challenge lies in the visibility of Rotaract
clubs towards Interact clubs. There are presently over 50 interact
clubs in Uganda with less than 10% of those members transiting
to Rotaract upon joining tertiary clubs. This is a statistic that has
to be changed through concerted efforts of the Rotaract district
committees and all Rotary clubs.
The future of Rotaract looks bright however many challenges lie
within. The sustainability of Rotaract shall fall within the confines
of historical footnotes if we do not pro-actively address these
challenges.
ROTARY SHARES.
Status of Rotaract in Uganda
By Jingo Allan, PDRR, Rotaract Lukuli - Nanganda, Uganda

15. Vocational Service Award: On 16th of October 2007, the Rotaract Kampala presented it
annual Vocational Service Award to Ms. Bena Nakijoba who started and runs an orphanage
in Katanga – one of the major slums in Kampala. The G.O.H was the CRO (Country Rotaract
Officer) – Rtn Jackson Karyarugookwe from the Rotary Club of Kololo.
Born on 1st January 1940, the 67 year old Bena started the orphanage at the age of 39
and has looked after abandoned and orphaned children for the last 28 years. Currently,
there are 18 children between the ages of 2 and 10, of which 6 are studying in Schools like
Shimoni Demonstration School Kagoma Primary School and some nearby Nursery Schools.
The children are only able to study till P.7 due to lack of finances for them to further their
education. Most of the children Bena has looked after over the years have gotten married
and are working in various places in Kampala.The major challenges Bena and the children
are currently facing include lack of medical services, food, lack of Mosquito nets – hence the
children suffer from malaria, lack of Blankets, Beds, to mention but a few. In a bid to help this
old lady and children she looks after, Rotaract Kampala have decided to hold their annual x-
mas party on 16th December 2007 for these children instead of the usual Naguru Children’s
Reception Centre. The Club has also agreed to take other necessities that will help make the
lives of the children better. So far, many pledges have been made and the Club intends to a
small fundraising during one of the fellowships prior to this visit to get some more money for
this cause.
Christmas Party in Katanga Slum: This Rotary year, the Rotaract Club of Kampala City
held a Christmas party (16/12/07) for the children at the Katanga Orphanage, a brain child
of Ms Bena Nakijoba, who was also the Club’s Vocational awardee this year. She cares
for a total of 18 kids from the ages of below 1 year up to about 10 years. Some of them are
orphans while others were just abandoned by their parents.Katanga slum is found within
Wandegeya Township, a suburb on the Northern outskirts of Kampala city. It is a ten minutes
drive from the city centre to Wandegeya. We received a warm welcome from the kids and
before we could even settle down, they had already started singing. They had too much joy
and anticipation from the club. All members participated in blowing balloons for the kids,
giving out sweets, crisps, sodas and a cake. Members played, sang, shared drinks and the
cake with the kids. It was indeed a time of sharing, giving and spreading joy of the festive
season all around.
Every one of us could not
help, but come to terms with
the plight of the children. The
smiles on their faces really
told a story and no wonder
the neighbouring kids and
parents had to partake of the
situation. Ms Nakijoba could
not hide the joy bestowed on
her by Kampala City Rotaract
Club, first for the Vocational
Award and secondly for the
Christmas party to the kids.
No wonder she kept on
thanking the President and
the Club members. It is worth
noting that the banner of The
Rotaract Club of Kampala
City banner hangs at the
window just as one enters
Ms. Nakijoba’s house. The
club donated several items
including among others sugar,
food items, usable clothes and
shoes, blankets, mosquito
nets, soap etc for the children.
The party ended at exactly at
4.30 pm and members were
in time for other activities
including soccer.
P Ethel Mamawi (Rotaract Kampala City)
Rotaract Kampala, 2007-08
(from top) Overview of
Katanga slum, Arrival and
offloading goodies; Ms.
Nakijoba and the kids;
Nabatanzi serving the kids;
Motherly care from Linda;
President Ethel handing over
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