KAMPALA, Uganda : The Rotary Past Assistant Governor (PAG), Dr. Jones Y. Kyazze, has called upon Rotarians and Rotaractors across the country to intensify efforts in recruiting new members into the Rotary movement in order to strengthen service to humanity.
Dr. Kyazze made the remarks on March 11, 2026, while addressing the Wednesday fellowship of the Rotary Club of Kiwafu Breeze Muyenga held at Afro Park Hotel. He attended the meeting as a guest speaker and delivered a presentation focusing on membership recruitment strategies and the core values that guide Rotarians in supporting national service delivery.
During his address, Dr. Kyazze commended the club president, Erostus Nsubuga Njuki, and his executive committee for their collective efforts in advancing the Rotary development agenda within their communities.
Dr. Kyazze, a former UNESCO representative to the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States, is currently fellowshipping with the Rotary Club of Kampala Munyonyo. Over the years, he has served in several international leadership positions and commands significant respect within the Rotary movement.
He revealed that he joined the Rotary movement in 1978 while in West Africa after being inspired by testimonies from individuals who shared motivating experiences about Rotary’s impact. Since then, he said, he has never regretted becoming part of the global humanitarian network.
Dr. Kyazze observed that although the Rotary Club of Kiwafu Breeze Muyenga is relatively new, it has already developed an ambitious strategy aimed at empowering communities to overcome key societal challenges. These include socio-economic hardships, ill-health, water and sanitation issues, and gaps in education.
He emphasized that all members have a responsibility to recruit new members beginning within their own communities so that the Rotary movement can expand its capacity to deliver meaningful services.
However, he cautioned that the recruitment process must follow proper procedures. Any member intending to recruit a new Rotarian, he said, must first inform the club president, who can then privately engage the prospective candidate—often through an informal discussion over coffee.
According to Dr. Kyazze, such interactions allow the president and the member proposing the candidate to assess the individual’s sincerity, financial commitment, and ability to contribute effectively to Rotary activities before a final decision on membership is made.
In response, club president Erostus Nsubuga Njuki thanked Dr. Kyazze for the timely and inspirational message and pledged to strengthen the club’s membership recruitment efforts as they expand their network of service to vulnerable communities.
Flanked by the club secretary, Moses Kibirige, and Past Assistant Governor Emmanuel Onuoha, Nsubuga encouraged Rotarians to support the club’s projects through financial contributions and innovative strategies aimed at empowering communities.
He revealed that the club is planning to collaborate with development partners to construct a modern state-of-the-art hospital dedicated to the treatment and management of Sickle Cell Disease, following reports indicating that the burden of the condition is increasing in many communities.
Nsubuga also announced plans to conduct community medical camps focusing on sickle cell awareness and screening. These outreaches will target educational institutions such as Clarke International University and nearby schools, with the aim of improving the health and overall wellbeing of surrounding communities.
He further commended the government for the support extended to Rotarians and emphasized that the Rotary movement will continue strengthening collaboration with public institutions for the good of the country.
