The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to partnerships that drive national development as she officiated at the opening of the 101st Rotary District 9214 Conference and Assembly, held under the theme “Together, One Act at a Time.”
The conference brought together leaders, professionals, and humanitarians from Uganda and across the world under Rotary International.
While opening the conference, Among described the event as a powerful demonstration of unity and purpose, noting that collective action transforms service into a force capable of shaping societies.
“This impressive attendance is not only significant in number but also in meaning. It reminds us that when people unite around a common purpose, service becomes more than an activity—it becomes a force,” she said.
Among emphasized that national transformation cannot be achieved by government alone, calling for sustained collaboration between public institutions, civil society, and development partners. She praised Rotary as a “trusted partner” whose work aligns with Uganda’s long-term development agenda.
She revealed that Parliament has contributed Shs 3 billion towards the 2026 edition of the Rotary Cancer Run, bringing total support since 2016 to Shs 7.2 billion.
Speaker Among was inducted into Rotary by District Governor Christine Kyeyune Kawooya, during which she pledged to become a major donor in support of humanitarian causes.
She also commended the dedicated service of Emmanuel Katongole, who was appointed to the Rotary International Board as Director representing Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, and Francis Tusu Tusubira, who was appointed to the Board of Trustees.
She noted that the appointments reflect Uganda’s growing influence in global leadership circles and its capacity to contribute meaningfully to international institutions.
In the health sector, she pointed to impactful collaborations such as the Oxygen For Life initiative at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, launched with the support of Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng. She also cited the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services-supported Mengo Rotary Blood Bank as a model of effective partnership in strengthening lifesaving infrastructure.
The conference also featured the launch of “Leadership Without Permission,” a new book by District Governor Christine Kyeyune Kawooya, which explores themes of resilience, initiative, and modern leadership.
