Rotary Club of Kanyanya celebrates new leadership

KAMPALA - The Rotary Club of Kanyanya is celebrating new leadership as Rotary fraternity internationally ushers in new leadership for the new Rotary Year 2025/2026.

Every July 1, marks the start of the Rotary Year with the new leadership who serve with sub-themes under the global theme provided by the President of Rotary International.

On May 30, 2025, the Rotary Club of Kanyanya held a vibrant and memorable presidential installation ceremony at Greenfield Gardens in Kanyanya.

The event marked a smooth transition of leadership from Charter President, Ronald Mukasa Ngobya, to the club’s second President, Dan Mazinga.

Rotary Club of Kanyanya president, Dan Mazinga addressing Rotarians at Greenfield Gardens in Kanyanya. (Courtesy Photos)

Chartered on April 5, 2024, under Rotary District 9213, the Rotary Club of Kanyanya has made remarkable strides in its first year of existence. The handover ceremony was a celebration of achievements and a call to greater service under the new leadership.

Speaking at the event, Assistant Governor Evelyn Bahemuka praised the young club’s performance.

“I am very proud of this club because in its first year, it has achieved all its targets and even more. The club has maintained over 45 members and has done very successful service projects in its first year. With new leadership, I am very confident that the future of this club is brighter each day that passes,” she said.

(L-R) Assistant Governor (AG), Mildred Bahemuka, Past District Governor (PDG), John Magezi Ndamira, President Dan Mazinga, Mrs Mazinga, AGE Martha Erimu, Charter President (CP), Ronald Ngobya Mukasa and Assistant Governor (AG), Evelyn Bahemuka during installation of the Rotary Club of Kanyanya president at Greenfield Gardens in Kanyanya.

The installation was presided over by Past District Governor (PDG) John Magezi Ndamira, who applauded the Rotary tradition of annual leadership transition.

“One of the best practices of Rotary is changing leadership annually. It provides an opportunity for the leadership to work on the milestones very fast before the year ends,” said PDG Magezi.

He attributed the club’s success in its maiden year to this model, noting, “I hope this is the reason why Charter President Ronald Ngobya and his leadership achieved all these milestones and the many service projects in Kanyanya and Kiteezi in the first year. So as we install you as the 2nd president, we encourage you to work hard so the club grows more and your certificate is not recalled during your term.”

Rotary Club of Kanyanya president, Dan Mazinga (centre) being installed by Past District Governor (PDG), John Magezi Ndamira (left) and AGE, Martha Erimu during installation of the Rotary Club of Kanyanya president at Greenfield Gardens in Kanyanya.

The ceremony attracted dignitaries from within and outside District 9213, including presidents from neighbouring Rotary Clubs and members from District 9214.

The Rotary Club of Kanyanya continues to embody the spirit of “Service Above Self” and looks forward to another impactful year under President Mazinga’s stewardship.

The 2025/2026 President of Rotary International, Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, Brazil, has since encouraged Rotarians to unite for good, emphasising that "Rotary members are #PeopleOfAction.We don't wait for change to happen; we make it happen. And what do people of action do? We unite for good."