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Who we are

The Rotary Club of Kampala East came into being on 10th March 1987, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kampala West. It was formally admitted into Rotary International on 5th March 1988 and chartered on 3rd May 1988, with Rtn. Paul Masembe-Nteyafa (RIP) as Charter President, leading 35 Charter Members. Seven of those founding members remain active in the club today — a testament to the bonds Rotary builds.

Over 39 years, RCKE has grown from 35 charter members to 60 active Rotarians. The club's first project — sinking the Alipo Well in Mutungo — set the tone for a legacy of practical, community-first service that continues under the leadership of President Rachel Mindra Katoroogo PHF for the 2026–2027 Rotary Year.

RCKE is proud to have participated in the formation of the Rotary clubs of Portbell, Kasangati, Nsangi, and Kampala Palms, and continues to maintain an active Rotary Community Corps (RCC) in Kalandazzi — home to the club's forest and its Rotary Adopt-a-Village programme.

Rotary is a global organization of 1.4 million business and professional leaders united in the ideal of service. Founded by Paul Harris and three colleagues on 23 February 1905 in Chicago, USA, Rotary today spans 35,000+ clubs in 169 countries. Rotary's mission is to advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship united in service.

Location

Uganda

District

9213

Chartered

1988

Club ID

25338

Our Rotary Family

Sponsored By

Rotary Club of Kampala East was proudly chartered under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Kampala-West, whose mentorship helped lay the foundation for our service and growth.

Sponsor Of

In the spirit of "Service Above Self," Rotary Club of Kampala East has gone on to sponsor and nurture eight thriving clubs across the region, extending the reach of Rotary and empowering new generations of changemakers:

Rotary Clubs

  • Nsangi
  • Kampala Palms
  • Kasangati
  • Port-Bell

Rotaract Club

  • Nsangi
  • Kampala East
  • Ndejje City
  • Nakawa

Club Leadership

Meet the People Leading the Charge

Elected annually, our leaders carry forward our service tradition while driving the club's vision for the year ahead.

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Rtn. Rachel Mindra Katoroogo

President

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Rtn Bernard Bamwine Muhangi

Vice President

Rtn Ivan Ddamulira Bbaale

Club Secretary

Rtn Evelyne Rutty Ssenkeezi

Treasurer

Rtn Patience Kobusingye

Director- Club Administration

Club Officers

  • President — Assoc. Prof. Rachel Mindra Katoroogo
  • Vice President — Bernard Bamwine Muhangi
  • Secretary — Ivan Ddamulira Bbaale
  • Treasurer — Evelyn Rutty Ssenkeezi
  • Deputy Treasurer — Isingoma Owen
  • Sergeant-at-Arms — Mariam Kingi
  • Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms — Zion Rubarema
  • Deputy Secretary — Abasa Noeline
  • Director- Membership — Babu Daniel
  • Director- Club Administration — Patience Kobusingye
  • Director- Service Projects — Ronnet Atukunda
  • Deputy Director- Service Projects — Lisa Diana Namubiru
  • Director- Youth Service — Barbra Murungi
  • Director- Rotary Foundation — Rtn. Ambrose Akandonda
  • Director- Public Relations — Mercy Kyakunda
  • Deputy – Public Relations — Emmanuel Skipper
  • Deputy Club Administration — Samuel Aisu
  • Family of Rotary Chairperson — Suzan Mutonyi
  • Strategy Officer — Rodney Twagarukaho
  • Rotary Cancer Run Chairperson — Alex Lydia Nabacwa
  • Polio Officer — Rogers Wamanya
  • On-to Conference Chair — Christine Nanyombi
  • Presidential Advisor — Charles Nsamba
  • Presidential Advisor — Jim Ssematimba
  • Club Trainer — Nafula Daphine
  • Club Trainer — Rodney Twagarukaho
  • Chairperson Past Presidents Forum — David Dansor
  • Lieutenant General — Owen Isingoma
  • Directorate of Programs — Georgina Akidi Esther
  • Directorate of Governance — JFK/Bernard
  • Rct Club President — Sasha Merisa Amanya
  • Corporate Membership — Alan Shonubi
  • Mobilization & Fundraising Officer — Nelson Mugenyi

Past Presidents

Those Who Led Before

From Charter President Paul Masembe-Nteyafa in 1988 to the present day, every leader who has sat at the head of this club has added their own mark to a legacy that keeps growing.

  • Paul Masembe Nteyafa (Charter) (RIP) – 1988/1989
  • Joel Bakaawa Sekabembe 2PHF PAG – 1989/1990
  • Jim R. Sematimba 3PHF – 1990/1991
  • Patrick Buhenga PHF – 1991/1992
  • Joseph Lutaaya Musoke (RIP) – 1992/1993
  • Alan Shonubi 2PHF – 1993/1994
  • John Magara 2PHF – 1994/1995
  • Sam Mukasa Kintu PHF, BEN – 1995/1996
  • Swaib Musoke PHF PAG – 1996/1997
  • Samuel Kasamba MD – 1997/1998
  • Francis B. Kabyesiza PHS (RIP) – 1998/1999
  • Willy Owachi PHF – 1999/2000
  • Livingstone Kangere PHF – 2000/2001
  • Thomas Nkajja – 2001/2002
  • Dani Kireju PHF – 2002/2003
  • Euzebio Akiiki Katoroogo PHF – 2003/2004
  • Dr Sam Ruteikara PHF – 2004/2005
  • Patrick Mutabwire PHF – 2005/2006
  • Charles Odere 2PHF – 2006/2007
  • Dr. Joseph Kigula PHF – 2007/2008
  • Dansor Ninyikiriza David PHF – 2008/2009
  • Nelson Mugenyi PHF BEN – 2009/2010
  • Rogers Wamanya 3PHF – 2010/2011
  • William Rwambulla PHF – 2011/2012
  • Daniel Babonereirwe PHF – 2012/2013
  • John F. Kanyemibwa 3PHF – 2013/2014
  • Loe Masembe-Nteyafa PHF – 2014/2015
  • Maria Mirembe PHF – 2015/2016
  • Bernard M. Bamwine MD PAG – 2016/2017
  • Charles Mukama PHF – 2017/2018
  • Addah T Wegulo PHF – 2018/2019
  • PAG Kyambadde Kaziro – 2019/2020
  • Daphine Nafula – 2020/2021
  • IPP Keen Twesigye – 2021/2022
  • Charles Nsamba – 2022/2023
  • Dennis Mubangizi PHF – 2023/2024
  • Jacqueline Mali PHF – 2024/2025
  • Rodney Bagamba Twagarukaho PHF – 2025/2026
  • President Rachel Mindra Katoroogo PHF – 2026/2027

Members

The People Behind the Service

Meet the men and women who make the Rotary Club of Kampala East what it is — business and professional leaders from across Uganda united by a commitment to service above self.

  • Ambrose Akandonda — Member, 2020–Present
  • Mwesige Allan — Member, 2026–Present
  • Diana Nankya Aruho — Member, 2014–Present
  • Dr Ronett Atukunda — Member, 2022–Present
  • Daniel Babonereirwe — Club Young Leaders Contact, 2025–2026
  • Bernard Muhangi Bamwine — Member, 2003–Present
  • Ivan Bbaale Ddamulira — Club Treasurer, 2025–2026
  • Mr Emmanuel Higenyi — Member, 2024–Present
  • Mrs Agnes Mugisha Kabalisa — Member, 2025–Present
  • Miss Josephine Kabyesiza — Member, 2026–Present
  • Mr Moses Byenjeru Kamugisha — Member, 2025–Present
  • James R. Kanagwa — Member, 2021–Present
  • Livingstone Kangere — Member, 1993–Present
  • John Fisher Kanyemibwa — Member, 2008–Present
  • Samuel M. Kasamba — Member, 2006–Present
  • Dr Rachel Mindra Katoroogo — Club Foundation Chair, 2025–2026
  • Babra Murungi Kayemba — Club Vice President, 2025–2026
  • Mr Kyambadde Kaziro — Member, 2007–Present
  • Dr. Joseph Brown Mugambe Kigula — Member, 1999–Present
  • Mr Timothy Kihangukano — Member, 2025–Present
  • Mariam Kiingi — Club Public Image Chair, 2025–2026
  • Dani Kireju — Honorary, 2022–Present
  • Esther M. Kisaakye — Honorary, 2017–Present
  • Mr Johnmary Kisembo — Member, 2025–Present
  • Patience Kobusingye — Member, 2019–Present
  • Mercy Kyakunda — Member, 2012–Present
  • Eldard Donald Mabumba — Honorary, 2026–Present
  • Jacqueline Mali — Club Learning Facilitator, 2025–2026
  • Frank Mbatenda — Member, 2024–Present
  • MR. Dennis Brutus Mubangizi — Member, 2015–Present
  • Christine Nanyombi Mubiru — Member, 2024–Present
  • Mr Robert Raikes Mugangaizi — Member, 2025–Present
  • Nelson Mugenyi — Member, 1999–Present
  • Ms Doreen Mugisha — Club Executive Secretary/Director & Club Secretary, 2025–2026
  • Dr. Charles Mukama — Member, 2009–Present
  • Mr Erico Mukwana — Member, 2026–Present
  • Emmanuel Musinguzi — Member, 2019–Present
  • Harriet Musinguzi — Club Service Projects Chair, 2025–2026
  • Swaib Matumbwe Musoke — Honorary, 2020–Present
  • Susan Mutonyi — Club Membership Chair, 2025–2026
  • Daniel Victor Muwanguzi — Member, 2025–Present
  • Alex Lydia Nabacwa — Member, 2019–Present
  • Ms. Daphine Nafula — Member, 2012–Present
  • Ms. Diana Lisa Namubiru — Member, 2022–Present
  • Moses Ndege-Bbosa — Member, 2018–Present
  • David Dansor Ninyikiriza — Member, 1998–Present
  • Thomas L. Nkajja — Honorary, 2024–Present
  • Mr. Charles Nsamba — Member, 2021–Present
  • Loe M. Nteyafa — Member, 2002–Present
  • Evace Nyakojo — Member, 2019–Present
  • Isingoma Owen — Member, 2025–Present
  • Moses Rukidi — Member, 2007–Present
  • William Rwambulla — Member, 2006–Present
  • Mr. Joel K. B. Sekabembe — Honorary, 2025–Present
  • Jim Resley Sematimba — Member, 1988–Present
  • Alan Shonubi — Member, 1990–Present
  • Mrs. Evelyn Mbabazi Ssenkeezi — Member, 2022–Present
  • Sam Suubi — Member, 2026–Present
  • Mr. Rodney Bagamba Twagarukaho — Club President, 2025–2026
  • Ms. Keen Twesigye — Member, 2014–Present
  • Rogers Wamanya — Member, 2002–Present
  • Dr. Specioza N. Wandira-Kazibwe — Honorary, 2003–Present

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