Rosine Uwamariya was put in as the brand new president of Rotary Membership Kigali Mont Jali on Wednesday, July 1.
Uwamariya, who took over from Claver Irakoze, pledged to develop the membership’s impression by group well being programmes, youth empowerment and environmental conservation.
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The ceremony, officiated by Rotary's Assistant District Governor Jwala Vijay Kumar Chaluvadi, introduced collectively Rotarians from throughout Rwanda, companions, members of the family and pals to have fun the annual management transition.
In her inaugural handle, Uwamariya pledged to construct on the achievements recorded over the previous yr by prioritising group well being initiatives, supporting the socio-economic empowerment of teenage moms and strengthening collaboration with Rotaract golf equipment by the ECORATA environmental conservation initiative.
She additionally dedicated to advancing environmental safety, growing youth engagement and preserving the membership’s tradition of fellowship whereas working to ascertain a brand new Rotary Membership, a Rotaract Membership and an Work together Membership.
Guided by Rotary Worldwide’s 2026–2027 theme “Create Lasting Impression,” Uwamariya inspired members to proceed remodeling compassion into significant motion by service.
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Paying tribute to Irakoze, membership member Jean-Malic Kalima mentioned the outgoing president had left behind a stronger organisation.
“Tonight, we have fun not solely a profitable Rotary yr however a exceptional legacy of management. Your ardour, humility, endurance and dedication have elevated our membership in numerous methods. You permit behind a stronger, extra united and extra formidable membership,” Kalima mentioned.
Among the many highlights of the 2025/26 Rotary yr was the completion of a $35,000 Rotary World Grant that introduced entry to scrub water to greater than 1,000 households and over 900 college students in Rwinyoni Village in Rutsiro District.
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The membership additionally achieved a 100 per cent contribution to Rotary’s Finish Polio marketing campaign, becoming a member of Rotarians world wide in efforts to eradicate the illness.
Members additional celebrated the membership’s highest variety of Paul Harris Fellow recognitions in a single Rotary yr, with eight members honoured for his or her assist to The Rotary Basis.
Established in 1999, Rotary Membership Kigali Mont Jali is coming into its twenty eighth yr of service. The membership includes 42 lively members, together with 19 ladies.
