The club’s notable projects in Diani and larger South Coast include: building a perimeter wall, permanent water source and two toilet blocks at Mwachema Comprehensive School, Tiwi, immediately raising the school's profile in the County;
Building the first two rooms of Diani Dispensary, then later adding on the maternity wing, resulting in the promotion of the institution into Level 3 Status (Diani Health Centre). DHC is now responsible for the highest number of births in Kwale County;
Building the first two rooms at Kwale Eye Centre which has grown to be the largest eye hospital in the region; building four schools in Kwale County including Mishui Primary, Magaoni Primary, and Mwadinda Primary.
The Rotary Club of Diani celebrated its 40th birthday in a colorful African themed event on February 21, 2026. Attended by more than 50 friends and family, RC Diani marked the occasion with pomp and glamour, remembering the great steps taken forward in service to the community since its inception on February 11, 1985. The ceremony was presided over by Assistant Governors Edna Inyangala and Pina Mwalukumbi.
Speaking during the event, Club President Winnie Wanzetse lauded the efforts of her predecessors, who had made and continue to make the club what it is. President Winnie awarded medals of honor to the club’s Past Presidents, namely Dr. Lalit Kotak, Gertrude Mwendah, Vickram Korla and Mohammed Shaaban,
Just as the medal of honor is the highest award given to military men and women for their distinguished acts of valor, the Rotary Club of Diani was giving an equal honor to its respected and distinguished honorary past presidents, President Winnie said.
In his speech, Past President Vickram thanked the club leadership for its tenacity and visionary input. He also thanked the members for being supportive and committed to the club's growth and encouraged all members to embrace unity and support the Club's initiatives.
Past President Gertrude expressed her gratitude for the firm direction the Club was taking and pledged her continued support to the Club and its members. Past President Dr. Kotak affirmed his confidence in the continuity of the Club and called for kindness to each other as a perfect recipe for success. Past President Shaaban spoke about the need to continuously vet and recruit the right members to ensure a stable struccture and continuity.
Assistant Governors Pina and Edna lauded the vibrancy and stability of the club and reaffirmed their support for the Club. They also encouraged members to other areas of service including Foundation giving and fellowship with other clubs.
The club’s notable projects in Diani and larger South Coast include:
Building a perimeter wall, permanent water source and two toilet blocks at Mwachema Comprehensive School, Tiwi, immediately raising the school's profile in the County;
Building the first two rooms of Diani Dispensary, then later adding on the maternity wing, resulting in the promotion of the institution into Level 3 Status (Diani Health Centre). DHC is now responsible for the highest number of births in Kwale County;
Building the first two rooms at Kwale Eye Centre which has grown to be the largest eye hospital in the region;
Building four schools in Kwale County including Mishui Primary, Magaoni Primary, and Mwadinda Primary
Drilling wells and providing drinking water in outlying villages, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bruges, Belgium;
Providing over 5,000 school desks to school children in 20 schools in Kwale County.