Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For a woman in labour, the distance to the nearest health facility can mean the difference between life and death. Even after reaching a facility, her survival may depend on whether a skilled health worker is available, the right equipment is functioning and …
Read More »Centenary Bank pushes for early screening as Rotary Cancer Run momentum rises
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Centenary Bank has called for greater awareness, early cancer screening and stronger community action as the Rotary Cancer Run campaign gains momentum ahead of this year’s race. Speaking at a recent Rotary Cancer Run activation held at St Francis Nsambya Hospital, Centenary Bank Managing …
Read More »Equity Bank re-affirms its support for Africa’s transformation
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi has promised that Equity Group will continue to champion financial inclusion, resilience and socio-economic transformation across Africa. Dr Mwangi reaffirmed Equity’s commitment to partnerships that drive inclusive growth at the Rotary District 9214 Conference and Assembly 2026 held …
Read More »BURALE: Rotary in Africa can reach new heights
Beyond Applause: Why Africa’s Service Institutions Must Mature Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Rotary leaders across Africa have been being urged to rethink expansion not as a celebration but as a structural responsibility in a rapidly shifting continental landscape. This was one of several pointed messages …
Read More »VAAL Real Estate Uganda enters into a strategic partnership with Rotary
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | VAAL Real Estate Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with Rotary, committing USD 15,000 in sponsorship to support the Rotary District 9213 and District 9214 Conferences (DISCON 101) as well as the 7th All Africa Zone Institute 2026, it said today (April 8). The …
Read More »Katikiro lauds JCRC, Pearl Bank and Rotary for spearheading $4million bone marrow facility drive
Mengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A nationwide drive to raise $4 million to complete the building of the first Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility in Uganda has got the backing of the Katikiro of Buganda. The Katikiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga today hailed the Joint Clinic Research …
Read More »UBL invests sh372 million in tree planting to restore Namananga Central Forest Reserve
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has invested sh372 million in the restoration of Namananga Central Forest Reserve, through a partnership with the National Forest Authority (NFA) and Rotary. The initiative will see the planting of 80,000 indigenous tree seedlings to restore degraded sections of the 459-hectare …
Read More »Rotary to support implementation of EACOP Green Schools Initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., the company spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary to support the implementation of the EACOP Green Schools Initiative. The MoU establishes a …
Read More »Centenary Bank and Rotary Uganda unite to give hope for cancer patients
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, in partnership with Rotary Uganda, through the Hope Creator Presidents, has activated the 2025 Rotary Cancer Run at Nsambya Hospital. The activation championed by the Rotary Hope Creator Presidents is set to usher in the marathon scheduled for 31st August 2025 at the …
Read More »UBL gives Rotary sh100million boost
Uganda Breweries contributes UGx100m towards 100throtary district 9213 conference Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has announced a sponsorship package of sh100million towards the 100th Rotary Uganda District 9213 Conference, slated to take place from 9th to 12th April 2025 at Civil Service College in Jinja. Speaking …
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