Our History

Our story is one of continuity, local identity and service. The Rotary Club of Entebbe was chartered in 1988, and over the years the club has helped strengthen the Rotary family in the Entebbe area through sponsored and linked initiatives, including youth and new-club growth. Today, that legacy continues through annual leadership transitions, active projects and a strong commitment to serving the community with purpose.

1988
Rotary Club of Entebbe chartered
Rotary Club of Entebbe chartered

Publicly branded the "Gateway Club to Uganda."

1988/89
Charter presidency of Henry Rutabyama
Charter presidency of Henry Rutabyama

Reported in commemorative club history content.

2013/14
Rotaract Club of Entebbe Airport chartered
Rotaract Club of Entebbe Airport chartered

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Entebbe.

2015
Rotary Club of Nkumba established
Rotary Club of Nkumba established

Friends in RC Entebbe helped launch the new club to address local water and sanitation needs.

2019
48 members; 9 prospective Rotarians under mentorship
48 members; 9 prospective Rotarians under mentorship

Also promoting a Run Against Cancer and a golf fundraiser for children's heart surgery.

2021
US$166,050 maternal and newborn mortality global grant launched
US$166,050 maternal and newborn mortality global grant launched

Focused on Kabale, Kabarole and Wakiso, with village ambulances and training.

Feb 2023
US$86,000 orthopaedic equipment handed over
US$86,000 orthopaedic equipment handed over

Delivered to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital with Rotary International.

June 2025
Asan Kasingye installed as 39th President
Asan Kasingye installed as 39th President

Five new members inducted at the installation.

2025–2026
Multi-club WASH project in Wakiso
Multi-club WASH project in Wakiso

US$81,649 project commissioned June 2026; RC Entebbe later named runner-up for District 9214 MCH & WASH Excellence.

June 2026
Arthur Byara installed as 40th President
Arthur Byara installed as 40th President

Current President as of July 2026.

April–July 2026
Heart surgery camp and blood donation mobilisation
Heart surgery camp and blood donation mobilisation

Nine children received life-saving heart surgery; blood drive targeted 200 units at Entebbe SS.