By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard.
Kampala, Uganda: Rotary Uganda is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone – 100 years of service to the community. To mark this occasion, Rotary District 9213 has announced 17 esteemed sponsors for the highly anticipated Rotary District Conference (DISCON 100), scheduled to take place in Jinja from April 9-12, 2025.
The conference will bring together Rotarians, partners, and stakeholders from across Uganda and beyond to celebrate Rotary’s impact in the country and reaffirm its commitment to service and community development.
Rotary District Governor Anne Nkutu expressed her gratitude to the sponsors, stating that their support demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving sustainable change.
The 17 sponsors for DISCON 100 include top organizations such as Centenary Bank, Uganda Breweries Ltd, Kiira Motors, and the Bank of Uganda. These sponsors have pledged their support to ensure the success of the conference, which aims to celebrate Rotary’s achievements in community service, leadership development, and humanitarian projects.
DISCON 100 will feature a series of health camps across various districts in Jinja, Kamuli, and Iganga, providing critical medical services to communities. The conference will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration among Rotarians, business leaders, and stakeholders, as well as empower entrepreneurs and innovators through the House of Friendship.
Centenary Bank has pledged UGX 200 million to support the conference, with UGX 100 million going to District 9213 and UGX 100 million to District 9214. Other sponsors, such as Uganda Breweries Ltd and Kiira Motors, have also made significant contributions to ensure the success of the conference.
The conference will culminate in the installation of the new Rotary District Governor, Geoffrey Tagore, and the unveiling of the next Rotary conference. A key highlight will be the Sam Owori Memorial Lecture, honoring the late Rotary International President-elect.
With Rotary Uganda celebrating 100 years of service, DISCON 100 promises to be a landmark event that showcases the organization’s commitment to community development and service. With the support of its sponsors, Rotary Uganda is poised to make a lasting impact on the communities it serves.
The 17 sponsors for DISCON 100 include:
1. Centenary Bank
2. Uganda Breweries Ltd
3. Fireworks Advertising
4. Kiira Motors
5. Quality Chemicals
6. Roke Telecom
7. Bank of Uganda
8. Vaal Real Estates
9. Krystal Water
10 Parliament of Uganda
11. NCBA Bank
12. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
13. Uganda Airlines
14. Liberty Insurance
15. PSALMS Food Industries-SUMZ
16. UEGCL
17. Rosefoam