Imagine what it takes to wake up in the morning, look for a pot, place it on your head and walk out the door before the sun has risen. This is a daily reality for hundreds of women in Gwassi, Homa Bay County. This early morning walk to fetch water in jerrycans and pots is centered on the single sentence, “we don’t have a water problem – there is plenty of water in the lake.”
Thus, women wake up and trek with their grimy pots and pans, dirty dishes, cutlery, filthy laundry, and unwashed bodies – to the lake. And when they get there a few hours later, they wash clothes including soiled nappies, clean their cutlery, defecate, wash their bodies, collect water - from the same place - and then walk uphill for the 4, or 5, or 6 kilometer hike back to their homes.
Disease abounded. Exhaustion. Stress. Because why?
The woman gets home and it’s time to clean the house and cook meals with this small amount of water – honestly how much water can one human carry, or how much water can a donkey carry? And because water is scarce, women could not use it for anything other than cooking.
Enter Rotary Club of Karura. In 2024/5, under the Presidency of Alice Karenge, Rotary Club of Karura provided 70 tanks to the Sokoni Womens Group. The capacity of each tank was 10,000 litres, and the grant included a cement tank foundation plus guttering.
In February of 2026, members of Rotary Club of Karura, led by President Sheridan Muruka conducted a monitoring and evaluation trip to Gwassi where we met Baby Tangi. Now this is one interesting story – when Mama Baby Tangi received her water tank in December of 2024, she danced!
She did a jig right there and sung, “chiki chiki chiki - now I can get another baby because I don’t have to wake up so early to fetch water…”
When RC Karura delivered the second phase of tanks, we found her “heavy”. When we returned for the monitoring and evaluation – we were greeted by a smiling Mama Baby Tangi holding a beautiful baby boy, who was born in August 2025.
It was not just this home where we were received with joy, singing and laughter – it was in all the homes that we visited in an area that covered 100 sq kilometres. At each stop, we received impactful stories. A woman caring for a disabled mother. A young mother with special needs child. A wife caring for her spouse, bedridden for three years.
The government health inspector stated a 98% fall in disease - particularly with cholera, dysentery, typhoid and genital schistosomiasis. Plus, the whooper - girls are now finishing their homework, are completing primary school and going on to high school. Prior to this project, girls would often be violated as they walk to the lake in the evenings to fetch water, according to the health inspector. These resulted in emotional trauma, fear, stress, early pregnancy and marriage.
The trip confirmed that providing 70 water tanks to the Sokoni Womens Group has united the RC Karura team, has impacted and changed lives for good in Gwassi.
RC Karura WASH Project Continues to Transform Lives in Gwassi
Following deliberations at the third Interdistrict Summit held at the Superdome in Dar es Salaam on February 28, District Governors across Region 28 issued a communique covering a wide range of matters expected to enhance the effectiveness of Rotary and boost Rotarians membership experience.
Sometimes impact doesn’t look like a big stage, it looks like a child opening a book and realizing the world is wider than they imagined. A room can change a child’s world.
Rise Beyond was developed to equip young people with a strong understanding of Rotary’s mission, values, and organizational structure, while strengthening essential leadership and communication skills. The initiative recognizes that sustainable impact within Rotary begins with knowledgeable and capable members who can lead with clarity, integrity, and competence. The program follows a structured monthly framework composed of four core components.
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 day of solidarity and action to end FGM brought together more than 300 participants from government, civil society, the diplomatic community, and Rotarians from Addis Ababa West, East, Bole, Finot, Addis Ababa and Enoto.
This is part of a bigger project that includes a perimeter wall, a permanent water source with a water tower, a four-door girls' toilet block and a four-door boys' toilet block.
The Western region Sunshine Rally is scheduled to take place exactly a month later at Daisy Special School in Kakamega. The Nairobi region will have its turn on March 14 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. A week later, the Mt. Kenya region Sunshine Rally will be held at Embu University. The last two Sunshine rallies will take place on March 28 when the Rift Valley region and Eastern region host the event in Nakuru and Kenyatta Stadium-Machakos respectively.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (GLOBOCAN 2020), Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Kenya and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths.
Today, the once-tired classrooms shine with fresh floors, sturdy desks, and welcoming spaces where children can sit comfortably, read joyfully, and dream freely. No more muddy shoes. No more dusty uniforms. Just bright smiles and clean, colourful spaces where imagination can bloom.
About 7,000 bed kits were distributed across multiple regions, reaching communities in Mariakani, Isiolo, Naro Moru, Karatina, Maragua, Mavoloni, Narok West, and culminating in Nairobi.
The Rotary Club of Nairobi North is set to take African-led peacebuilding conversations to the global stage after its proposed RCC Day Africa breakout session was officially accepted into the 2026 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan.
The government health inspector stated a 98% fall in disease - particularly with cholera, dysentery, typhoid and genital schistosomiasis. Plus, the whooper - girls are now finishing their homework, are completing primary school and going on to high school.
Rotary in Africa (Zone 22) will be reconfigured into two Zones – 22 and 23. Eastern and Southern Africa, including District 9212 and the neighboring Districts 9213 and 9214 will be under Zone 23. Further details regarding timelines, transition arrangements, and implementation modalities will be considered and communicated following deliberations at the April meeting of the Rotary International Board of Directors.
Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, an orthodontist by profession and serving during the 2025–2026 Rotary year, visited the Children’s Heart Fund of Ethiopia (CHFE) to witness firsthand the life-saving work being carried out through a long-standing collaboration between Rotary and CHFE.
District 9212 marked the end of January 2026 with a key anniversary- the 70th anniversary of Rotarians serving diligently in Ethiopia. The highlight of this important milestone was the Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo’s three-day visit to Ethiopia that included being hosted by the nation’s Head of State, President Taye Atske Selassie.
Rotary awards up to 170 funded fellowships a year for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of its eight peace centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
The Rotary Club of Kericho has successfully secured grant funding to upgrade and enhance the maternity wing at Turi Dispensary. This vital project will bring much-needed improvements to the facility, providing a safer and more comfortable environment for mothers and babies and ensuring access to quality maternal healthcare services through expansion and modernization of the maternity wing.
As part of the Rotary Club of Nairobi-Connect’s Back to School program, members are encouraged to return to their former primary schools or identify a needy school within their village and find meaningful ways to support it.
For years, cancer had been spoken of in hushed tones, often associated with loss and despair. Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Azusa, California, vital screening services became accessible to people who had never imagined affording such care. Under tents buzzing with activity, men were screened for prostate cancer and leukemia, while women received breast, cervical, and blood screenings.
The Rotary Club of Kericho has launched the Glow & Grow Menstrual Health Program, an initiative that is not just about providing sanitary products; it's a holistic approach to empowering girls, educating boys, and breaking down barriers that prevent girls from accessing education and reaching their full potential.
Plans are underway to provide ongoing training for teachers, expand the lab's resources, and ensure that the technology remains up-to-date. Through this continued support, the Rotary Club of Kericho will help the students of Kaboswa Primary School reach their full potential.
The project addresses a critical need for a reliable water source, particularly crucial for the school's students. The new system captures and stores rainwater, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution to the challenges of water scarcity, improving the lives of everyone in the school and community.
During The Rotary Foundation Dinner for Nairobi Region, the biggest contributors to the Foundation were honored. In total, more than 150 people spread across five different categories of contributions -- first time Paul Harris Fellows, Paul Harris Fellow Elevations, Paul Harris Society members, Major Donors and Arch Klump Society members—were feted.
The Rotary Club of Athi River held its fifth annual golf tournament, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Machakos Greens, Kapiti, Kitengela, Stoni Athi, Syokimau, and the Rotaract Club of Athi River
Ahead of their national exams, learners of Lower Kabete Primary School and Githurai 44 Primary School received mathematical sets from the Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi and the Rotractor Club of UON Lower Kabete campus.
The Masala Library Project is now completed, it is not just a renovation but a legacy of hope, access, and opportunity. For the students of Masala Mixed Secondary School, the future now looks a little brighter.
This dream—to give children with disabilities in Nairobi a safe place to live and learn—is a shared hope of the entire school community. The cost of the renovation and setup of the dormitories is approximately $75,000 (9.69 million shillings).
RC Lavington Jioni Set to Start 9.69 Million Shillings Project For The Differently Abled in NairobiRotary Club of Lavington Jioni Set to Start 9.69 Million Shillings Project For The Differently Abled in Nairobi
In the heart of East Africa, where the equator kisses rolling green hills and Lake Victoria’s waters shimmer beneath the sun, excitement has been building. Here, the 7th All Africa Rotary Zone Institute will now take place from September 29 to October 3, 2026. The change in dates does more than shift a calendar—it opens doors to create a richer, more powerful learning and fellowship experience.
I didn’t set out looking for Rotary. In fact, my first encounter with the name was purely accidental. Today, I’m proud to say I’m a Rotarian. But even more, I’m proud to be part of the Rotary Club of Syokimau—a place that has embraced me fully and made me feel like I belong.
The name Rotary itself was born from the spirit of doing business, engaging in corporate social activities, and, above all, building deep connections. These same principles, forged in the Four-Way Test, remain the guiding culture of Rotary today.
The project is being funded through a $64,000 (8.27 million shillings) grant from The Rotary Foundation. After completion of tendering and evaluation of bids, the contract was awarded, drilling and construction began on 12th September 2025 and commission is scheduled for early December.
Generosity is Rotary’s DNA. It shapes our actions, guides our priorities, and defines our impact. Every project we launch, from a small community cleanup to a global health initiative, begins with the same question: how can we serve? That question has moved our organization for more than a century, and it remains the force that brings us together today.
As the world commemorated World Polio Day on 24th October under the global theme, “One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio – delivering on our promise of a polio-free world!”, Rotary District 9212 is collaborating with the Ministry of Health in Kenya and Ethiopia to eradicate the disease.
At Kabatini Ward, Bahati, Nakuru County, the Rotaract Club of Bahati celebrated Mazingira Day and planted 2,000 tree seedlings on the banks of One Acre River, a one-kilometer stretch of land that they have so proudly adopted as their rehabilitation land.
In the four years that Africa Fire Mission has run the Mathare project, fire incidents have reduced from a monthly occurrence of 20 to an average of five
With the support of generous donors, tireless volunteers, and an incredible Rotary family, over 700 households received durable water barrels, designed to ease the daily struggle of fetching and storing clean water. Alongside these, a packet of Kenya’s staple food was distributed, each packet a symbol of care, each handshake a promise that they are not forgotten.
Rotary and Rotaract clubs at the Kenyan coast held a one-day medical camp in commemoration of World Polio Day. There was high turnout by the community, especially for eye and general consultation.
When members of the Rotary Club of Hurlingham first set foot in Kyenze Primary School in Kitui County, they were met with a sobering sight: half-built classrooms overtaken by grass, walls cracked and bare, toilets without doors and no desks for pupils or teachers. Yet, within this picture of despair and heartbreaking reality in the face of neglect, Rotary Club of Hurlingham saw potential.
The Rotary Club of Ngong Road recently took a trip to Orus in Tiaty East in northern Kenya. The trip was about listening before acting, serving before speaking, and building a foundation for meaningful impact.
When the Rotary Club of Nairobi-Connect first visited OlTepesi Primary School in 2021, what stood before us was a picture of need and resilience. Through a needs assessment, the club discovered what truly mattered to the students and teachers
The Rotary Club of Nairobi Magharibi, in partnership with the Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK), the Kenya Society for the Blind and the Fistula Foundation conducted a week-long free medical outreach offering surgical, eye, and fistula repair services at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital from October 26 to November 1, 2025.
The Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Campbell River in Canada, the Rotaract Club of the University of Nairobi Kabete Campus, Bethany Kids of Kijabe Hospital and Hope Mobility in Nairobi, undertook a life-changing project to provide mobility and hope to children with physical disabilities.
As the world marked World Mental Health Day and Kenya observed Mazingira (Environment) Day on October 10, the Rotary Club of Hurlingham - Nairobi brought new meaning to both celebrations through an impactful outreach at Immanuel Afrika—a transformative centre that provides a safe haven for street boys and girls in Lusigeti town, off Dagoretti Road.
The Rotaract Club of Karen launched the Knitting Ninjas Project in 2022, a heartfelt initiative supporting women who have undergone mastectomy in their journey toward healing and renewed confidence.
For the Rotary Club of Addis Ababa Enderasse, September 20, 2025 was a a triple celebration—marking the 7th birthday of the club, welcoming the Ethiopian New Year, and witnessing the solemn, yet joyful, changing of the guard during the leadership handover.
As part of its commitment to improving access to quality healthcare under its signature project Mother and Child Care, the Rotary Club of Muthaiga North successfully conducted inspections and delivered vital medical equipment to three key facilities in Makueni County, Embu County and Laikipia County.
The Rotary Club of Kilifi had the privilege of visiting Matsangoni Primary School’s Special Needs Unit. With hearts full and hands ready, the Rotarians distributed food supplies to support both the students and their dedicated caregivers.
District Governor for Rotary District 9212, Wairimu Njage, will kick off her October 2025 engagements with a courtesy call to Pumwani Hospital’s management.
Rotary District 9212 will hold a special assembly in November 2025. The Special Assembly will give Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 9212 an opportunity to grant final approval for the creation of District 9215 and District 9216.
In Athi Kapiti, the land tells a story. Lately, it’s been a story of drought and challenge. But we are People of Action, and our role is to help write a new chapter, one of restoration, life, and lasting change. On Mazingira Day, on October 10, together a new chapter begins.
Rotary International Director-Elect Emmanuel Katongole and Rotary International President Elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, will assume office in the Rotary year 2026-27.
The Rotary Club of Athi River in District 9212 partnered with the Rotary Club of Westport in District 7980 to apply for Rotary Global Grant Scholarship.
The series of activities include a Rift Walk in Naivasha (October 18), the Fashion for Polio fundraiser in Kitengela (October 18), the District Walk in Nairobi (October 25), a Polio Walk on Mfangano Island (October 20) and a Football Match in Nairobi (October 26).
At the end of August, the Rotary Club of Rehema-Nairobi held its charter ceremony in Naivasha and is already in the process of chartering a Rotaract club and Interact club before the end of this Rotary year.
The Rotary Club of Kilindini Mombasa, in collaboration with Rotarians and Rotaractors from the Coast Region, commissioned two hand operated water pumps in two different schools for their daily use in cooking and other activities. Nearby residents who are all desperately in need of water will also benefit from the project.
The project was funded by individuals who are friends to the Rotary Club. It took three weeks to implement the project, which will serve the community of around 200 residents. During the commissioning, Rotarians, Rotaractors and project also planted tree seedlings as part of environmental conservation.
With more than 20 Rotary and Rotaract clubs represented, the Mt. Kenya region hosted District Governor Wairimu Njage in a celebration of fun, fellowship and learning.
Rotaract Clubs at the Kenyan Coast held a fellowship with District Governor Wairimu Njage. The interactive session provided an inspiring platform for members to connect, learn, and strengthen ties with Rotary leadership.
The Kebene Family Home, a Rotary Community Corps of the Rotary Club of Nairobi North, hosted its inaugural football tournament in July at the World of Hope grounds in Diani, Kwale County.
The Rotary club of Mombasa Nyali, in collaboration with EarthLungs, have been in partnership the last one year to plant more mangroves for climate mitigation and have planted and grown a total of 1,460 mangroves in Majaoni.
The Rotary Club of Siaya visited Majiwa Boys Secondary School in July. During the visit, the club donated tree seedlings and books from Oxford University Press to support environmental conservation and educational development.
Under the leadership of Director Daniel Tanase and more inspiration from Trustee Ijeoma Pearl Okoro and Rotary International Director Elect Emmanuel Katongole, Zone 22 is on the path toward hitting its membership targets.
Representatives from the Manu Chandaria Foundation, Zimele Assets Management, EABL Foundation, Tegla Lourupe Peace Foundation, KEPSA Foundation, Davis & Shirtliff, HACO Industries and Mama Doing Good met with Rotary District 9212 officials to review past engagements, identify new opportunities and chart a path for more effective cooperation.
A member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, President-Elect Yinka began his Rotary journey in 1988 as a Rotaractor. He joined the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi six years later. His leadership roles include serving as District Governor (2011-12), Rotary International Vice President (2019-20) and member of the Rotary International Board (2018-20).
The Rotary Club of Lavington Jioni conducted an orientation visit at St. Brigid's School for the Deaf, Blind & Visually Impaired to assess needs and identify key areas for future support. partner institution and orient their members on the planned areas of transformation.
The Rotary Club of Mombasa Downtown has been working to restore the Bombolulu Education Centre by improving their infrastructure and supporting the students welfare.
‘Imagine a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can
make a difference”
Jennifer Jones, RI President 2022-23
As we end a beautiful journey that began with the ticking of the 525,600 minutes under the Rotary International (RI) theme ‘Imagine Rotary’ and the District’s ‘Let’s March Together’, I am truly grateful and indebted to the Almighty GOD that we all rolled up our sleeves and traveled the ups and downs to make a difference in the lives of the many that required our support. We have now reached our destination, the end of the 2022-23 Rotary Year, passing the leadership mantle to District Governor 2023-24, Leonard Ithau, the ‘We Are One’ District Governor under the RI theme ‘Create Hope in the World’.
The School feeding Program and Donation of Exam accessories aims at supporting Candidates from Rural and Slum areas within Kericho Town to prepare well for National examinations by providing Lunch and Examination Accessories during the Exam period. This in turn lifts the burden from parents and guardians and ensures the candidates sit for exams stress-free. The Program reached 700 pupils in five different schools where Examination Accessories remain part of the school for the upcoming candidates.
The project was done in conjunction with RC Karengata and RC Kirinyaga and together the aim was to bring Christmas Joy to St. Mary's women's home for the aged in Sagana through fellowship and donations. During the project, we donated blankets and foodstuff for the elderly women and their minders. In addition, we donated a shaving machine as well did an on-the-spot fundraising to buy kitchen tables for their food preparation. Overall the project impact was bringing joy and happiness to the elderly women in the home.
Donations at St. Mary's Women's Home for the Aged in Sagana
Phase one of the project was able to offer training to 25+ members of the Gathanga community attracting the area chief and local leaders requesting a sit down with the Rotary club to encourage more young adults and members of the community take up the project.
The Kongowea Primary Tree Planting & Wash Project aim is to bring awareness on the importance of trees in the environment and the need for sanitation in the community at large. The club has so far planted over 200 trees with the students involved given responsibilities for taking care of the seedlings. We also distributed 32 cartons of Geisha bar soaps 5 cartons of lifebuoy sanitizers and 2 cartons of geisha liquid soap. Tree seedlings were donated by the Kenya Forest department while soaps were donated by the Unilever group. For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/rcbaharimsa
The global hand washing celebration was aimed at enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities in learning institutions. Hence the activities conducted include; Health education on matters of WASH(water sanitation and hygiene)
• Distribution of soaps, and sanitizers to students and teachers
• Distribution of IEC(information, education and communication) materials on handwashing
Nyeri Street children's fun day aims at bringing together all street children and families in Nyeri town, to educate and talk to them with an aim of rehabilitating some and bringing them out of the streets. It also aimed at talent identification and mentorship.
The project aimed at bringing together Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to share Christmas gifts with the inmates at Embu Women’s Prison, Embu County. Rotarians spend their time with the inmates, to give them hope and share fun moments; dancing, and team-building activities. Within the prison, there are women with their young children and as such, they need psychological well-being, toiletries, learning materials for the kids, etc.
The Digital Literacy Project (DLP) unveiled during Basic Education and Literacy month seeks to promote Digital Literacy and enhance equal participation of learners in community development. Pupils of Garden Estate Primary School in Roysambu Constituency will be empowered with relevant and practical computer skills from a young age. It involved setting up a computer lab and equipping it with computers, installing internet connectivity as well as relevant furniture and fittings to ensure a fully functional computer lab hence providing a technologically supported learning environment.
The Kambirwa hunger relief project for needy elderly aims at identifying the neediest cases among the elderly people living around the Kambirwa area of Kiharu Constituency and providing them with nutritious food rations as a way of promoting their health. The project covered around 100 beneficiaries from Kambirwa who received assorted foodstuff including maize flour, beans, corned beef, and porridge flour.
Ngoliba Community Learning and Resource Centre in the department of Adult and Continuing Education Ministry of Education is assisting members of the community who drop out of school to sit for KCPE and KCSE. The Centre also offers part-time vocational training empowering the community with basic literacy in computer skills, hair and beauty, baking and pastry, mats, and bag making.
Rotary Club of Nairobi Utumishi celebrated the International Joint Service Week with Book Donations to 7 schools in Kangemi and Planted 200 Trees in Tigoni in partnership with RC. Madaraka, Lions Phoenix & Lions Greater Nairobi.
Situated in a leafy suburb on the northeastern fringes of Nairobi City, Mji wa Huruma (City of Compassion) is an old people’s home that specifically caters to the underprivileged elderly and is run by the County Government of Nairobi. Over the years, some of its needs have been overlooked as the city continues to expand and the government stretches resources to meet the needs of its citizens.
On Saturday 27th August, members of the Rotary Club of Karen and Rotaract Club of Karen braved the morning chill; and showers. Members showed up Cladded in their Rotary attire, accompanied by spouses, children, and friends. They all arrived FIRED UP and READY TO GO!!!!
In contribution to the Month of September theme Basic Education and Literacy, Education for future is a Rotary Club of Nkubu initiative based on the need assessment in its neighboring Counties. It is aimed at providing mentorship, life skills, career coaching, and education materials to vulnerable pupils. Girls will be supported with hygiene kits to increase retention, improve performance, and transition because one million girls miss school each month because they cannot afford sanitary pads.
The project aims to create community health, and economic empowerment clubs (CHECs) in Western Kenya beginning in Kisii. The project consists of training selected villagers on public health issues and further training on empowerment and creating economic opportunities.
The project aims to engage the local community and other stakeholders in environmental conservation, laying emphasis on river ecosystem protection, restoration, and regeneration of Osinoni Springs which drains into the Isiolo River by planting 5000 tree seedlings.
Rotary Club of Addis Abeba Central Mella held an Ethiopian Literary Award. The aim of the award is to put the spotlight on the creativity and diverse wealth of Ethiopia’s contemporary literature in the field of fiction, and non-fiction to promote the circulation of literature within the country and encourage greater interest in literary works.
Rotary Club of Nairobi Upperhill sets out to ensure that the girls at Kibera Girls Soccer Academy girls, stay in school, perform well and continue to secondary and higher institutions of learning. Attending school has been shown to have a positive effect on girls' lives, as well as their future. This project is geared towards promoting retention of the girl child in school through attending to their menstrual hygiene management.
Franklin Roosevelt is and was one of the greatest leaders of all time. It is therefore no wonder that the term“100 days in office” originates from him.
He accomplished so much in his first 100 days in office; despite numerous challenges; that many years later every American President, CEO or leader, is measured by what they do in their first 100 days.
Club Runner has a dedicated section to organize and manage your committee lists and information. All members, chairs and secretaries can be identified and listed and even have their own directory listing.
Most public schools in Kenya, especially in rural areas have been faced with water challenges ranging from inadequate water to unclean/unsafe water for drinking. This leads to poor sanitation and hygiene practices, school absenteeism due to water-borne diseases, contributing to poor academic performance.
The Karen Shopping Centre has been experiencing an influx of various small traders who sell their merchandise, and food to members of the community. The area also serves as the primary stage for the vehicular movement around Karen. Over time, huge volumes of garbage have piled up around the area, clogging the sewerage system and making the area a health hazard prone to various types of diseases, due to environmental degradation. As such the aim of the project was to clean up the environment, since its members live, work and co-exist in the Karen community.
The assistive mobility devices project aims to enhance the lives of people who are abled differently by preventing further complications and making them mobile. Most of these people live in rural areas and are not able to afford the cost of the devices, this intern affects their lifestyle by not being able to do their activities of daily living.
Francis Karanja Kamau, 73 years from Gathanji in Gatundu North suffered a spinal cord injury necessitating surgery. Post-surgery complications left him with weakened limbs making walking a challenge. Mr. Karanja struggled to navigate using walking sticks which was a tall order for him, considering he comes from a hilly area in Gatundu.
The Low-Cost Borewells Project aims at providing readily available clean water to 10 primary schools within Embu West Sub-County. The project will ensure that learner's in these schools will no longer have to travel long distances to fetch water for drinking while in school. The water provided will ensure a clean learning environment. With adequate water, the schools will plant fruit trees and vegetables to supplement the feeding program and ensure the learners have a balanced diet. The project has established hand wash stations outside the classrooms thus enhancing the "Hand Washing" campaign.
The project aim was to build a better working team in the club and introduce the club members to graduates of our Gathanga Youth Empowerment project where we have trained over 50 young men and women in business, life skills, and opportunity assessment.
Posted by District Innovation Officer on Aug 24, 2022
During the Rotary Year 2021/22, District 9212 was embarking on digital transformation journey that would see the District digitize operations, digitize learning content, revamp public relations campaigns and create an e-commerce platform. The Club Runner platform is an enabling tool that allows the District to digitize engagement with Rotarians and Rotaractors both on Web and a Mobile application.
The ClubRunner Mobile App is available to all Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 9212. It will allow search and view your Member/District directory and Executives/Directors. Members can view the latest feed of stories from your District's Timeline list and read about upcoming Events and Speakers while keeping track of your Attendance statistics. The mobile application will keep you connected with your Club and District, even on the go.
Project profile: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disease Prevention and Treatment, International Fellowship/Exchange
The main aim of this project was to provide accessible health care, improve health, clean water, and food security, reduce neonatal and maternal mortality and improve vaccination of children in the community of Ntalabany, ( a Maasai community).
Project profile: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, Basic Literacy and Education, Fellowship/Club Affairs
The Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road has been famously known for Vasha Installations “Vasha” is a short form of the resort town of Naivasha some 89 Kilometres away from Nairobi. . This year they celebrated their 5th Installation Ceremony and the 3rd in the town. RC Nairobi Thika Road is also known for its pioneering Digital Literacy Project at Garden Estate Primary school, with a student population of 700 pupils serving the residents of the Marurui, Thome, and Ruaraka lower segment neighbourhoods.
Project profile: Peace Building and Conflict Prevention, Disease Prevention and Treatment
Meet Christine Karambu, a 48-year-old woman who has been living in the streets of Nkubu town, Meru County for over seven years. She has been cooking, sleeping, and earning her livelihood from the streets, basically from seeking arms. Karambu was rescued by the Rotary Club (RC) of Nkubu, through the club’s Immediate past president Fr. Francis Gaciata supported by the current President Rtn. Jennifer Kathure in partnership with other Rotarians. A day after her rescue from the streets, she was placed in Shalom's home for a few days where she freshened up, slept well, and enjoyed a good meal.
District 9212 committees promote and administer ongoing Rotary programs and/or specific district activities, projects, providing support and guidance to clubs. The District has a specific committee for each of the programs and activities offered. The Club Runner offers a platform to manage the committees from a communication and document repository.
Good afternoon my fellow Rotarians, families and guests. I begin with my gratitude to the Almighty for letting us come together physically after a two-year stall due to the covid pandemic. My dear DG Alex, I congratulate you for a successful Rotary Year. You really showered us with love and joy. Blessings.
We invite you to the warm hospitality, as Addis Ababa hosts the 98th District Conference and Assembly from 11th-14th May 2023. Join the immense Ethiopian beauty, culture and tradition coupled with the amenities Addis hosts waiting for you with open arms.
(L-R)Past District Governor and Rotary Ethiopia Chair Teshome Kebede, Ethiopian Minister of Health Dr Lia Tadesse and CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Mesfin Tasew Bekele sign the agreement as a representative from child heart fund Ethiopia looks on.
Happy New Month Rotarians and Happy Madaraka Day to all Kenyans! June is designated as Rotary Fellowship Month where Rotarians are encouraged to participate in organized groups with those who share a common recreational interest or vocation. This month is also when the Rotary Internation Convention in Houston Texas USA is taking place, hot on the heels of our successful One Love District Conference in Diani last month.
I was able to hand over leadership to our District's 2022/23 Governor, Azeb Asrat in the presence of Rotarians from our District and I am confident in her leadership to take our District to greater heights. This month will see similar transitions at our club level as members continue to conduct ceremonies to install their new presidents and board of directors. The 2021/22 Rotary year is now coming to a close and I take this opportunity to acknowledge what we have accomplished this year.
Posted by District Newsletter Officer on Jan 31, 2022
Friends and family of Rotary,
Happy New Month and welcome to the month of Love!
One love being the District theme this year has never proved to be more relevant than now. These past two years courtesy of the advent of Covid-19, we have been taken through a whirlwind of nearly impossible to fathom experiences but through our resilience and zeal for life we have kept going.
Members of RC Gachie with DG Alex Nyaga during the painting project.
Written By Julliet Wairimu. Edited by Terry Obath
Gachie. The mention of this name is enough to conjure up feelings of fear and dread, as it is widely known to be the supposed den of dens, harboring Nairobi City’s worst armed robbers and notorious gangsters.
This claim to infamy is because at one time, a famous armed robber did indeed reside and raise his family here. His daring exploits were admired by some of the town’s youth and his loot was shared amongst them in nights of drunken pleasure, causing a few to choose the same route as a means to get rich quick.
The Rotary Club of Kirinyaga has renovated the special unit classrooms at the Gakoigo primary School, a public day school in Kirinyaga Central sub-county. The projects which falls under the basic education and literacy area of focus sought to improve the learning environment of the learners with disability.
I am taking you to the city of Addis Ababa founded in 1886 as Ethiopia’s capital. Its location was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul for the hot springs, abundant water resources and lush woodlands to serve as firewood. Now, more than a century later, a bustling capital city of nearlyfive millioninhabitants, Addis Ababa suffers from water and electricity shortages. Addis draws its drinking water from the Gefersa and Legedadi reservoirs fed by rivers entering the city, as well as the Akaki well fields, supplied from the city’s groundwater. Hydropower plants dependent on rivers and other water bodies in the country generate 90% of the Ethiopia’s electricity. All of Addis’ rivers feed into Aba Samuel Lake and fuel hydropower generation. The outflow from there enters the much larger Awash River. One would be correct to assume rivers are vital for the city and every appropriate measure should be in place to protect and preserve water resources. In reality, Addis Ababa’s rivers are in dire straits.
From left, President Veronica Ndumbi, Projects Director Albashir Ahmed presenting donations to the Dispensary; a baby cot, a room heater and a mackintosh roll for the maternity ward to Mr. Meshack Wanjohi (Kikopey Dispensary In-charge) and Ms. Deborah Sirega (Gilgil Sub-County Lead-Health), President Elect Hilda Gikera.
By Rtn Thomas Njenga & Jane Mwaura
Rotary Club of Hurlingham Nairobi Kenya in Partnership with Rotary Club of Alkmaar (Netherlands), Rotary Club of Bath (UK) and the County Government Nakuru constructed and commissioned the Kikopey Dispensary on the 14th April, 2017 to cater for the medical needs of the people in Kikopey area and its environs. Subsequently, on September 11th 2021, the club visited the dispensary for performance & needs assessment & identified a strong need for community outreach and sensitization. Thus, the idea of holding a medical camp was born, a day for the community and the surrounding area to receive medical services free of charge.
RC Nairobi UpperHill recently donated ksh 500,000 worth of books to the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy (KGSA). During a visit this past December, we were glad to solidify our association with KGSA, where our club has conducted several service projects so far.
We were able to supply the KGSA girls with school-based textbooks for their library that included the new curriculum textbooks, teachers’ manuals, storybooks, dictionaries, bibles, and atlas in partnership with Adhiambo & Okech Advocates LLP.
Posted by District Innovation Officer on Jan 02, 2022
During the Rotary Year 2021/22, District 9212 was embarking on digital transformation journey that would see the District digitize operations, digitize learning content, revamp public relations campaigns and create an e-commerce platform. The Club Runner platform is an enabling tool that allows the District to digitize engagement with Rotarians and Rotaractors both on Web and a Mobile application.
The ClubRunner Mobile App is available to all Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 9212. It will allow search and view your Member/District directory and Executives/Directors. Members can view the latest feed of stories from your District's Timeline list and read about upcoming Events and Speakers while keeping track of your Attendance statistics. The mobile application will keep you connected with your Club and District, even on the go.
The Rotary Club of Nairobi Utumishi in collaboration with Rotary Clubs in D5110 and D5160 in Oregon USA have an ongoing LN-4 prosthetic hand project that is changing the lives of the beneficiaries.
Posted by District Innovation Officer on Nov 29, 2021
District 9212 has officially launched the Club Runner as part of its digital transformation journey. The site was launched during a live stream event held by the District Innovation team on 12th November 2021. The Club Runner platform is an enabling tool that allows the District to digitize engagement with Rotarians and Rotaractors. Here is a snippet of the event.
In Rotary, the month of October reminded us to embrace women’s economic empowerment with the goal of transforming households, communities and nations. In the spirit of service above self, The Rotary Club of Nairobi Kilimani Alfajiri (RCNKA) believes in providing service to others, promoting integrity and advancing goodwill. As such, the club partnered with Mirror of Hope CBO in Kibra to empower 150 women during a session graced by Madam Kanze Dena Mararo, the Statehouse Spokesperson & Communication Secretary.
Posted by District Communication Officer on Oct 01, 2021
Rotary supports investments in people to create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their lives and communities. This October is Rotary’s Economic Community Development Month and we look into one of the initiatives in this focus area: Adopt a Village.
The Rotary and WWF-Kenya partnership in District 9212 has kicked off with a series of recent meetings between representatives of both parties. The Chairman of the Rotary/WWF-Kenya partnership, Past Assistant Governor James Mwaura, of the Rotary Club of Nairobi-South, and PDG Joe Otin led talks with senior leaders of WWF-Kenya Joyce Isiaho and Nancy Githaiga, the Head of Fundraising and the Conservation Director respectively.
All Rotaractors are young adults, but all young adults aren’t Rotaractors. Why not?
In recent days, concerns of members shying away from responsibilities or watching a few members tirelessly engage in all the activities of a club, leading to burning out is no more news. This isn’t a sustainable practice of engaging our members for the long run besides we become responsible for ruining the chance of bringing a Rotarian out of those dedicated Rotaractors.
An estimated 500 million people worldwide became infected. Many cities closed theaters and cinemas, and placed restrictions on public gatherings. Rotary clubs adjusted their activities while also helping the sick.
This is how Rotary responded to the influenza pandemic that began in 1918 and came in three waves, lasting more than a year.
The Rotary Club of Berkeley, California, USA, meets in John Hinkel Park during the 1918 flu pandemic.
Photo by Edwin J. McCullagh, 1931-32 club president. Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Berkeley.
In early 1919, Rotarian Roger Pinneo of Seattle, Washington, USA, traveled to the Philippines to try to organize a Rotary club in Manila. Leon J. Lambert, a Manila business leader helped Pinneo establish the club. Several months later, on 1 June 1919, the Rotary Club of Manila was chartered and became the first Rotary club in Asia.
The club would be the only one in the country for more than 12 years. Eventually, Manila club members organized Rotary clubs in the Philippine cities of Cebu (1932) and Iloilo (1933). Iloilo club members then started a club in Bacolod (1937), and Rotary continued to expand across the country.
Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.
During World War II, Rotary informed and educated members about the formation of the United Nations and the importance of planning for peace. Materials such as the booklet “From Here On!” and articles in The Rotarian helped members understand the UN before it was formally established and follow its work after its charter.
Many countries were fighting the war when the term “United Nations” was first used officially in the 1942 “Declaration by United Nations.” The 26 nations that signed it pledged to uphold the ideals expressed by the United States and the United Kingdom the previous year of the common principles “on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world.”
Every hero has an origin story. “I was 10 years old when the entire journey started,” explains Binish Desai. It began with a cartoon called Captain Planet, an animated TV series from the 1990s about an environmentalist with superpowers. Desai can still recite the show’s refrain: Captain Planet, he’s our hero / Gonna take pollution down to zero! “That tagline stuck in my mind,” he says. “I wanted to do something to help Captain Planet.”
Members of RC Gachie with DG Alex Nyaga during the painting project.
The Rotary Club of Nairobi Utumishi in collaboration with Rotary Clubs in D5110 and D5160 in Oregon USA have an ongoing LN-4 prosthetic hand project that is changing the lives of the beneficiaries.
An estimated 500 million people worldwide became infected. Many cities closed theaters and cinemas, and placed restrictions on public gatherings. Rotary clubs adjusted their activities while also helping the sick.
In early 1919, Rotarian Roger Pinneo of Seattle, Washington, USA, traveled to the Philippines to try to organize a Rotary club in Manila. Leon J. Lambert, a Manila business leader helped Pinneo establish the club. Several months later, on 1 June 1919, the Rotary Club of Manila was chartered and became the first Rotary club in Asia.
Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.
Every hero has an origin story. “I was 10 years old when the entire journey started,” explains Binish Desai. It began with a cartoon called Captain Planet, an animated TV series from the 1990s about an environmentalist with superpowers. Desai can still recite the show’s refrain: Captain Planet, he’s our hero / Gonna take pollution down to zero! “That tagline stuck in my mind,” he says. “I wanted to do something to help Captain Planet.”