The club has been making a significant impact in Rubirizi District, providing support to humble families, the needy, and the youth. The President of the Lions Club of Rubirizi, Lion Rosebel Kwesiga Akiki Tumusiime, highlighted the club’s major achievements, including establishing its permanent home and conducting several successful community outreaches.
Some of the club’s notable initiatives include:
Donating soap, sugar, and salt to over 70 mothers and 100 children at Rugazi Health Centre IV and Katerera Health Centre III and Promoting sanitation and hygiene through cleaning activities and community sensitization plus upporting government programs through tree planting, reforestation, and sustainable community development
Local leaders have commended the club for its unity and selfless service. Hon. Cadet Benjamin Buturo, the NRM Flagbearer for Bunyaruguru Constituency, praised the club for its passion and teamwork, contributing UGX 2 million to support the club’s charity activities.
The President of Lions Club Uganda, Lion Tush Naturinda, also commended the Rubirizi branch for its remarkable growth and community engagement, noting that the club has grown from 39 members to 62 fully subscribed members since its charter in January 2025.
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Story By: Tugume Muzafaru
