By Elijah Khisa
There was excitement at St Jude Nakasozi Primary School in Budo, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, as members of the Rotary Club of Nabbingo handed over a renovated classroom block, 36 desks and sanitary pads to improve the learning environment for pupils.
The donations were made on Thursday, October 29, 2026, during an official visit to the club by Rotary District Governor (DG) 9214, Daniel Mukasa Ddamulira, who was conducting routine monitoring of strategic impact projects undertaken by Rotary clubs across Uganda and Tanzania.
During the visit, Ddamulira was taken on a guided tour of the school, where the club has mobilised resources to improve infrastructure and support the welfare of learners.
The interventions include the renovation of a Primary Seven classroom block, provision of desks, career guidance sessions, sanitary pads for girls, and awareness programmes aimed at promoting education and improving the wellbeing of pupils.
The school headteacher, Noerine Nagujja, welcomed the delegation and appreciated the Rotary Club of Nabbingo for its continued support, saying the interventions had significantly improved the learning environment.
Nagujja said the school has a population of 322 pupils and 13 teachers committed to providing inclusive and quality education.
“Our mission is to provide quality education to all pupils regardless of their sex or economic status. We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Nabbingo for supporting us in achieving this goal,” she said.
She also appreciated Rotarian Wycliff Kagina of Petrol City Petroleum Company for pledging to donate 100 sets of sanitary pads annually to 100 girls, starting in 2026.
Nagujja said the support was timely, as it would enable girls to maintain personal hygiene and concentrate on their studies without interruptions.
Kagina said the donation was intended to support the girl child, whom he described as vulnerable and in need of additional support to complete her education.
He said access to sanitary supplies, personal hygiene education and other essential materials was important in ensuring that girls remain in school and achieve their academic goals.
The president of the Rotary Club of Nabbingo, Agnes Namiiro Mugoya, pledged to strengthen collaboration with the school administration to mobilise resources for the construction of teachers’ quarters to improve staff accommodation.
Mugoya, who also serves as deputy headteacher in charge of academics at Namilyango College, welcomed Ddamulira to the club and highlighted its ongoing community-focused initiatives.
Among the projects is a malaria prevention campaign at Louise Junior School in Bukomansimbi District, supported by Malaria Partners Uganda and implemented by WatuDev Initiatives.
The campaign recently equipped more than 350 pupils with accurate information on malaria prevention. The pupils are expected to share the messages with their families and communities to promote simple prevention measures.
Rotary DG commends club
Ddamulira commended the Rotary Club of Nabbingo for its commitment to community service, particularly its efforts to support educational institutions and improve the welfare of vulnerable groups.
He said the initiatives demonstrated the true spirit of Rotary, whose mission is to serve communities and create lasting change.
“These initiatives go beyond improving the school environment. They restore dignity, promote better learning conditions, protect the environment and give our children a brighter future,” he said.
Ddamulira congratulated the club, which has grown from 27 to 33 members, for remaining committed to impactful community projects despite being a relatively young club.
He said the club had demonstrated promising growth and encouraged its members to continue mobilising resources to address community needs.
The evening also featured a dinner gala at Palace Gardens in Nabbingo, where Ddamulira inducted two new members, Herbert Mugisha and Robert Lukyamuzi, into the Rotary Club of Nabbingo.
The induction was organised by the club’s membership officer, Rotarian Martin Mugoya.
Ddamulira challenged the new members to uphold Rotary values and embrace the responsibility of serving vulnerable communities through resource mobilisation and meaningful interventions.
He also recognised several club members for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF), including those participating in the annual US$100 Tier One donation programme.
Agnes Namiiro Mugoya and Dr Julius Niringimana were further recognised for increasing their individual contributions from US$100 to US$1,000.
The event brought together more than 25 Rotary and Rotaract club presidents, mainly from the Kampala Metropolitan and Masaka Rotary club corridor, alongside other members and invited guests.
Ddamulira applauded the club for undertaking several initiatives, including classroom renovations, desk donations, tree planting, and the provision of sanitary supplies and scholastic materials to pupils at St Jude Nakasozi Primary School.
He urged members to sustain their commitment to community service, emphasising that the projects reflected Rotary’s theme, “Serve to Change Lives.”
