Reviving One Acre River: A Community-Based Environmental Sustainability Project
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. |
District Governor Visits Rotary Community Corps Africa Fire Mission In Mathare, Nairobi
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
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A Ripple of Hope in Mrima Wandege
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. |
Rotarians, Rotaractors at Kenyan Coast Hold Medical Camp on World Polio Day
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.
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From Bare Floors to Bright Futures: Investment in Hope, Learning
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.
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A Mission to Grit and Resilience in Northern Kenya
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.
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OlTepesi Primary School: A Journey of Transformation
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
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RC Nairobi Magharibi Holds Free Surgical, Eye, Fistula Camps In Homa Bay
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. |
Transforming Lives Through Mobility: RC Nairobi Peponi Donates 200 Wheelchairs to Children
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.
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Rotary Club of Hurlingham Brings Hope to Street Children at Immanuel Afrika
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.
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RC Kitengela Hosts Nigeria- Kenya Rotary Friendship Exchange
A Rotary Friendship Exchange turned wildlife, song and service into a shared playbook for impact.
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Meet The Knitting Ninjas: Restoring Dignity, One Stitch at a Time
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.
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RC Addis Ababa Enderasse Celebrates Seven Years of Service, Fellowship, Growth
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.
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Building an Arboretum of Coexistence in Athi Kapiti
The Rotary Club of Athi Kapiti, in a powerful display of Service Above Self, is not just planting trees, we are cultivating an entire ecosystem.
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RC Muthaiga North Provides Medical Equipment For Three Hospitals
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.
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Rotary District 9212 & Partners Plan New Round of Polio Immunization in Kenya
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.
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Nourishing Bodies and Nurturing Hope at Matsangoni
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.
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Rotary, Partners Begin New Phase of Support for Pumwani Maternity Hospital
District Governor for Rotary District 9212, Wairimu Njage, will kick off her October 2025 engagements with a courtesy call to Pumwani Hospital’s management.
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Rotary District 9212 Prepares For Special Assembly as Redistricting Gathers Pace
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.
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Building an Eco Legacy in Athi Kapiti Plains
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Africa Takes Centre Stage at Rotary International
Rotary International Director-Elect Emmanuel Katongole and Rotary International President Elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, will assume office in the Rotary year 2026-27.
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RC Athi River Sponsored Scholar Graduates From Yale University
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.
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Rotary District 9212 Lines Up Several Events Ahead of World Polio Day
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).
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How Jenga is Making Giving a Habit, Not a Hassle
How to use the Jenga App Download & Register – Install the Jenga app on your phone and create your account using your Rotary membership details.Log In – Open the app and sign in with your registered phone number or email. Select Contribution – Choose The Rotary Foundation or your preferred fund/district giving option. Enter Amount & Pay – Input your contribution (e.g. 200 shillings) and confirm payment. Track Your Giving – Instantly see your contribution reflected on your personal dashboard and the district records. |
Rotary Club of Rehema-Nairobi Hits The Ground Running
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.
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RC Kilindini, Coast Region Clubs Commission Handpumps For Boreholes 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. |
RC Athi River Plans economic empowerment for caregivers of Special Needs Children
The Rotary Club of Athi River intends to develop a sustainable framework to address economic empowerment for caregivers and access to occupational therapy in Athi River. This will be the next phase of a two-year partnership with NOWEZA Foundation.
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A Memorable District Governor's Visit: A Day of Fellowship, Learning
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Rotaractors Hold Fellowship with District Governor Wairimu Njage
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. |
RCC Kebene Family Home Holds Inaugural Community Football Tournament
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. |
RC Mombasa Nyali, Two Rotaract Clubs, Partners Hold Medical Camp
A medical camp held in Mombasa attended to 390 people and provided a wide range of medical services.
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We Will Sink The Carbon: Rotary, Earthling Mangrove Tree Planting Project
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.
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Rotary Club of Siaya Rolls Out Education-Environment Project
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.
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More Happy Members, In a Club and District Free of Disputes
In a world that too often feels divided, our theme — Unite for Good — is more than a call to action. It is a call to transformation
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The Experience In The Month of August Was Indeed Impressive
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.
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Going Beyond The Water Table To Transform Lives
The story of a Rotary-powered metamorphosis, thanks to the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Milimani. |
Rotary Started With Friendship and Unity
Membership is our number one internal priority as everything we do is centred within and around people.
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Rotary District 9212, Partners Resolve to Forge More Impactful Collaboration
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.
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Rotary International Selects Olayinka Hakeem Babalola As President For 2026-27
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).
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Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road Takes Literacy Drive To Birisha Primary School
District Governor Wairimu Njage and the District Service Chair Rose Chege join Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road on a project. |
Rotarians, Rotaractors In Embu Host Medical Camp In Ngorika
The Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Embu came together for a remarkable medical outreach in Ngorika town.
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A Groovy Kind of Love From Rotary District 9212 To The World
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Rotary District 9212 Unveils RYLA 2025 Theme: Financial Literacy for Everyday Excellence (FLEX) |
It’s Membership and New Club Development Month |
Rotary International President’s Message Month of August 2025
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Transforming Lives In Sendafa, Ethiopia: A Testament to Service and Partnership |
Dignity & Books : A Joint Effort For Learners At Mlolongo Primary, St. Augustine Secondary Schools |
District Governor Wairimu Njage Begins 2025-26 Club Visits In Ethiopia |
Education, Disability Inclusion and Community Engagement
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Inclusive Education and Community Empowerment
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Final Message from the Immediate Past District Governor ‘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’. |
School Feeding Program and Donation of National Exams Accessories 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.
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Donations at St. Mary's Women's Home for the Aged in Sagana 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.
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Gathanga Youth Empowerment Phase Two 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.
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Kongowea Primary Tree Planting & Wash 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 |
Celebration of Global Handwashing Day in Schools 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 • Motivation and encouragement speeches |
Street Family Fun Day 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.
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Embu Women’s Prison Christmas Visit 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.
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Digital Literacy Project at Garden Estate Primary School 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.
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Kambirwa hunger relief project for needy elderly 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.
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Adult Education International Literacy Celebration 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.
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Joint Service Week for Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis 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.
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Mji wa Huruma - Medical Aids for the Elderly 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.
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Education for future in Arid and Semi-Arid land (ASAL) schools 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.
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Community Health and Economic Empowerment Clubs 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.
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Green Wild Campaign - Conservation and Adoption of Osinoni Spring 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.
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The 4th Hohe Ethiopian Literary Award Conducted Successfully 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.
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Kibera Girls Soccer Academy Menstrual Health Project and Science Laboratory Equipment Handover 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.
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RC Karen: 100 Days in OfficeBy Club President Lorraine Kirigia  A few scribbles on the 100 Days in office... 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
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How to Manage District Committees on Club RunnerClub 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.
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Clean Water Project For Schools In Kenya 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.
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Karen Community Clean Up exercise by The Rotary Club of Karen and Partners 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.
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Assistive Mobility Devices Project 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.
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Donation of Wheelchairs 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.
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Low-Cost Borewells Project 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.
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How to View the District Executives in the Club Runner Mobile AppDuring 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.
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Clean Water, Health care, and food security for Ntalabany By; Emily Kanana Murungi 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). |
Innovative Fundraising via USSD Code *483*33# Innovative Fundraising via USSD Code *483*33# By; Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road, Kenya Author: Martin Njeru 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. |
Rehabilitation of street beggars By Emily Murungi 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. |
How to Manage District Committees using Club Runner
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Acceptance Speech of our District Governor 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.
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How to Register for DCA 2023Ready to experience Addis? 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. |
A Partnership to Mend Children's Hearts (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. |
Year In Review Year In Review 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.
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Youth: Future of Rotary DG Alex Nyaga (R) with DRR Goerge Otieno (L) |
DGE Asrat Hosts President Elects Training |
RAC Naivasha Receives First Ever Rotaract District Grant |
Laptop Donation Boosts Digital Literacy in Kiambu County
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Tree Planting Birthday Celebration |
Rotary Club of Karen Holds Free Dental Camp |
RC Hurlingham Donates Computers To Garissa School GirlKind CEO Mrs. Fatuma Hakar & Co-Director Mr. Abdi testing the donated laptops in the computer laboratory
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Doing More For Maternal and Child Health |
RC Thika Launch Maternity Ward in Muranga County |
Medical Camp Treats 750 Residents of Kikuyu |
Special Letter From The District Governor
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Changing Lives Through WASH |
Coast Region Clubs Distribute PPEs By Rtn Naomi Coast Region clubs receives donation of the Personal protective equipment from Rotary Club of Napoli Posillipo Italian |
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One Love Thursday 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. |
Gachie Library-The Making of A Legacy Project 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.  Exterior view of the library |
RC Kirinyaga Renovates Special Unit Classrooms By Rtn Cathrine Njiru 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. |
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Saving Lives; Medical Camp at Kikopey 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 Upperhill Spreads The Love To Girls in Kibera By Betty Njuguna 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. |
Getting Started with the Club Runner Mobile AppDuring 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.
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District Cancer Bikeathon Launch |
Helping Hand Gives Lifeline to Deep Sea Dwellers |
New Classroom For Dilapidated School in Keringet |
Supporting Our Projects, One Hike at a Time
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RC Kwale Gives A New Face To Maendeleo Primary School
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RC Utumishi Changes Lives With Prosthetic Hand 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. |
Fun In-Service; RC Kikuyu Marks World Interact Week
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A Day of Golf: 8 Rotary Clubs Raise 1.2M for WASH Project IPDG Patrick Obath receives a donation of kshs 500,000 from Simba Cement representatives. |
Fighting Gender Based Violence Through Economic Empowerment By Rtn. PP Betty Wariari 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.
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Give To Change Lives |
DG's Oct 2021 Message: Serve To Empower |
Rotary Clubs Gear Up For Oct 15 Global Handwashing Day
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Economic Empowerment: Adopt A VillageRotary 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.  |
Raising Cancer AwarenessThe Rotary Kenya Cancer Program Initiative |
WWF-Kenya & Rotary Partnership Aims to Keep Kenya Breathing 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. |
Focus on the quality of your membership.
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. |
Rotary’s Response to the 1918 Flu Pandemic
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. |
First Club in Philippines Opens Door to Rotary 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 at the start of the United Nations
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.”
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Young Inventor Eco-Friendly Bricks Come Full Circle
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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.”