Speaker Among reaffirms Parliament–Rotary partnership at 101st District Conference

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet 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.

The conference, held under the theme “Together, One Act at a Time,” brought together leaders, professionals, and humanitarians from Uganda and across the world under Rotary International.

Speaking at the opening, Among described the gathering as a powerful demonstration of unity and purpose, noting that collective action can transform 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.

The Speaker 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.

Among revealed that Parliament has contributed Shs3 billion towards the 2026 Rotary Cancer Run, bringing total support since 2016 to Shs7.2 billion.

During the event, she was formally inducted into Rotary by District Governor Christine Kyeyune Kawooya and pledged to become a major donor in support of humanitarian causes.

She also commended Ugandan leaders making strides on the global stage, including Emmanuel Katongole, recently appointed to the Rotary International Board as Director representing Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, and Francis Tusu Tusubira, who joined the Board of Trustees.

According to Among, these appointments reflect Uganda’s growing influence in global leadership circles and its capacity to contribute meaningfully to international institutions.

Highlighting achievements in the health sector, she pointed to collaborative initiatives such as the Oxygen For Life project at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, launched with support from Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng.

She also cited the Mengo Rotary Blood Bank, supported by the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, as a model of effective partnership in strengthening lifesaving infrastructure.

The conference also featured the launch of Leadership Without Permission, a new book by Kawooya, which explores themes of resilience, initiative, and modern leadership.