By Elijah Khisa
The Rotary Club of Kitende Breeze, in partnership with Kajjansi Police, will conduct a road safety awareness and traffic management campaign along the Kajjansi–Kitende stretch of Entebbe Road in a bid to promote safer road use and reduce traffic-related accidents.
The campaign is scheduled for August 27, 2026, and will see Rotarians working alongside traffic police officers at key zebra crossing points, including Kajjansi Roundabout, Kitende Secondary School Zebra Crossing and Kitende Stage, popularly known as Ku Mwenda.
Speaking during the club’s weekly Thursday fellowship at Kaaro’s Chill and Grill in Kitende, the club president, Rtn Richard Mujjuzi, said the initiative is intended to sensitise both motorists and members of the public about the importance of observing road safety measures.
Mujjuzi said the initiative, led by the Dream Innovators Buddy Group, will also provide an opportunity for the club to demonstrate the values of Rotary through service, fellowship, leadership, friendship and community impact.
He said research conducted by the club indicated that many people continue to lose their lives or sustain injuries in traffic-related incidents, prompting the Rotarians to partner with traffic police to promote responsible road use.
Mujjuzi, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Sion Tours and Travels Ltd, urged motorists to exercise extra caution and remain mindful of other road users, especially children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
“We want to encourage every road user to take responsibility for their safety and that of others. Motorists must be particularly careful when approaching busy areas and pedestrian crossings,” he said.
The Rotary Club of Kitende Breeze president also congratulated club members upon receiving an Award of Excellence from the Rotary International President in recognition of their contribution towards creating a positive experience for members and transforming vulnerable communities.
Mujjuzi described the recognition as an affirmation of the club’s efforts to build a vibrant, welcoming, impactful and member-focused Rotary club.
“We appreciate every Breezer who has contributed to this journey. This recognition should inspire us to continue serving humanity and contributing towards the development of vulnerable communities,” he said.
The club recently organised a mega transformation medical camp at Tuzukuke Primary School in Kitovu, Kitende, where more than 2,000 residents received free medical services.
The event was also attended by the Rotary District 9214 Governor, Rtn Daniel Mukasa Ddamulira, who presided over several activities, including the distribution of fruit tree seedlings to patients who attended the medical camp.
Ddamulira also launched a sanitary pad-making project at Tuzukuke Primary School aimed at supporting the girl child. Under the project, girls were trained to make reusable sanitary pads using locally available materials.
The initiative is expected to help address challenges faced by girls who cannot afford commercially produced sanitary pads, which can cost about Shs3,000 per pack.
Mujjuzi said Tuzukuke Primary School is the club’s maiden signature flagship project since his installation as the first president of the Rotary Club of Kitende Breeze.
He said the club is mobilising resources to improve the school’s infrastructure and learning environment.
Founded in 1958 by the Church of Uganda, the government-aided school currently serves about 250 pupils but faces several infrastructure challenges.
According to Mujjuzi, the school lacks an official pit latrine for pupils and staff and temporarily relies on facilities belonging to the nearby church. The school also lacks adequate security, exposing its infrastructure to the risk of vandalism.
He said the Rotary Club of Kitende Breeze is committed to mobilising support to address these challenges as part of its broader mission of serving and transforming vulnerable communities.
