By Our Reporter
Jackie Namara Rukare has been installed as the new President of the Rotary Club of Kitante. She was inaugurated on Thursday during a ceremony held at Protea Hotel.
Speaking during the installation, Jackie Namara revealed that she will focus on creating opportunities that strength the leadership of the Rotarians as well as helping their members and service project community embrace healthy living during her tenure.
“Rotary International President has challenged the rotary community to embrace change, diversity and to be impatient and persistent to make a positive impact in the world.” Jackie Namara said in her speech.
“We will continue our service work in the slum of Kamwokya and further plan to refurbish and equip the maternity ward at Kamwokya health centre to provide women served by this health centre with a dignified and safe delivery experience.” She added.
Jackie is a chartered marketer and a fellow of the chartered institute of marketing of the UK. She has over 18 years experience in marketing and communications in FMCG, beverages, telecommunications and financial services.
She succeeds Robert Ssemakula as the third President of the Rotary Club of Kitante. The club was was started in February 2018, breaking away from Rotary Club of Kampala to become club 100 in Uganda.