Before the existence of the Rotary Club of Kampala Nsambya, there existed Nsambya Leaders Social Club (LSC) which used to meet every Tuesday at 8:00pm to discuss important issues and hosted visitors of importance. During 2012, one of the visitor was Past District Governor Nelson Kawalya who took keen interest in what the LSC was doing. He suggested turning the LSC into Rotary Club. He gave his reasons and members of LSC believed him. On 19 th day of July 2012, the club adopted the idea and held the 1 st fellowship of Nsambya Provisional Rotary Club at 8:00pm, in the Nsambya General Clinic Board room.
The Rotary Club of Kampala Nsambya was mothered by the Rotary Club of Mengo where Rtn. PDG Nelson Kawalya belongs and Rtn. PAG James Kalibala was the special Governor’s Representative by then. The club started with 42 members but only 36 were registered with Rotary International. Our beloved club was admitted to RI on 10 th April, 2013 and we held the charter night on 7 th July 2013, with changed name from Nsambya Rotary Club to “The Rotary Club of Kampala Nsambya” (RCKN).
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
This strategic plan (2026-2029) is informed by the fact that Club has instituted a strategic thinking, planning and management culture. Key achievements, challenges and lessons from the past have been used to determine the strategic direction for the period 2026-2029, along with a club-wide SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) survey. The following was agreed upon as the club’s strategic priorities and values.
Strategic Priorities
- Increase membership and retention
- Public Relations to improve on the club visibility and expand the Club’s partnership.
- Club Finance and Administration to enhance stewardship and accountability and the
Foundation giving. - Expand club service through impactful and sustainable projects, resource mobilization
and youth engagement.
