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Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba Katabira has been installed as the fourth Rotary President Of Kansanga

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Mercy Nalusiba Katabira,Fourth President of Rotary Club Of Kansanga

Am honored to stand before you here  as the 4th President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga.I thank you so much for honoring us by  your presence and for your support to this installation.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  receives one of the Instruments of Power(The bell)  shortly  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  receives one of the Instruments of Power(The bell)  shortly  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  sounds the bell  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  sounds the bell  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  sounds the bell  after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarian Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  looking humble and over whelmed after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Four years when I joined the Rotary Club of Kansanga as a Charter Member, being a President was never my  among my many aspirations, But as I stand here, before you, am very proud to be part of this great network of Rotarians, who through Voluntary Service, Strive every day to bring good change, create hope and better their communities. I thank  WCP Racheal for inviting me to the Rotary Club Of  Kansanga.However, my Rotary journey is incomplete without the mention of my friend and past Dean Assistant Governor in Gg213 Ms.Helen Kawesa.

The District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 delivering his Speech.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  with her mother Mrs Mpoyenda Kagolo of Kagologolo Village in Bukomansimbi shortly before the function Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 President Mercy Nalusiba-Katabira  delivering her Key note Address as MC Mbirozankya looks on shortly after being installed as the new President of Rotary Club of Kansanga 2023-24.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 

MC Mbirozankya  hosted the event keeping  guests lasughing from time to time.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The immediate past President  Timothy Musoke Ssejjoba- PHF  delivering his remarks.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The Deputy President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga  Rtn.Steven Kisekka-PHF (R) displays his Certificate.He was also a Charter President 2019-2020,Opportunity President 2020-2021.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rtn Olivia Namayanja  and Chair,Family of Rotary displays her Certificate.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The immediate past President  Timothy Musoke Ssejjoba- PHF (L) with the Vice President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga  Rtn.Steven Kisekka-PHF. He was also a Charter President 2019-2020,Opportunity President 2020-2021.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 

Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 

The District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 (R) with the immediate past President  Timothy Musoke Ssejjoba- PHF.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 with the immediate past President  Timothy Musoke Ssejjoba- PHF decorate the Vice President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga  Rotn.Steven Kisekka-PHF. He was also a Charter President 2019-2020,Opportunity President 2020-2021.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

The District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24,Uganda’s Representative in EALA, Hon.Paul Musamali,the immediate past President  Timothy Musoke Ssejjoba- PHF,President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira  and  Assistant District Governor  2023-24 Rtn Florence Byabazaire Lule decorate Deputy President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga  Rtn.Steven Kisekka-PHF. .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians dance away at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians dance away at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians dance away at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira joined by the District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 as she displays her dance moves  at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 Hope Creator Presidents dance to their  signature tune of “Go down low”.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira joined by the District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 as she displays her dance moves  at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira joined by the District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 as she displays her dance moves with her guests at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira joins  displays her dance moves with her guests at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira joins  displays her dance moves with her guests at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira joins  displays her dance moves with her guests at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira  displays her fashion shortly after being installed  as the fourth President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff  move to congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.

Parliamentary Staff  move to congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff  move to congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff  move to congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff  move to congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff  move to congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff congratulate their Colleague President Elect Mercy Nalusiba Katabira upon her new installation as the fourth President of Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Parliamentary Staff  attend in attendance.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira   delivers her Speech in the presence of her children shortly after being installed  as the fourth President of the Rotary Club of Kansanga.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Helen tormented me into joining Rotary in 2025.Citing that my Persona was meant for Rotary.I visited quite a number of Clubs including hers,but unknown to Helen. I only looked forward   to the many Rotary functions she invited me to.I never quite understood the entire concept beyond the fun and always found the perfect excuse to shy away from joining Rotary,”iam busy” being one of the major reasons. But Helen was relentless in her pursuit of me.She told me Rotary was for busy people and shared with me the benefits of being part of it.Therefore, when our then New  Club advisor Rachael Lubowa invited me to join RC Kansanga in 2019,she was just preaching to the Converted.

 Chief guest also  Uganda’s  EALA representative Hon.Paul Musamali  delivers his remarks during the  event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

President Mercy Nalusiba -Katabira (R) greets the Chief guest also  Uganda’s  EALA representative Hon.Paul Musamali during her event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24  dances away during the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

 District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 delivers his remarks.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Rotarians danceaway at the event.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

Thus,through the Vertual fellowships in the Covid-19 period to the hybrid fellowhips steered by  the three great men that have led the Club since its charter.CP Steven Kisekka. CMP  Ronnie Kiganda and VP Timothy Sejjoba.

I have witnessed generosity,humility,love and Passion in the true meaning of service above self.Together,we have supported the needy,treated the sick,rehabilitated and extended safe and clean water to a School and shared happy moments while giving hope to the disadvantaged members of our community.

I would like to pay Special tribute to the members of this Club,who,everyday commit their time and resources to see the Club grow.In a Special way,I would like  like to congratulate our immediate past President Timothy for a year well served.He has been a great steward of the Club.“While putting Kansanga at the fore.Infact, when you mention Timothy, the next words  that come to my mind are,RC of Kansanga.Iam therefore,alive to the fact that iam filling in very big shoes but iam comforted the fact that President Timothy has  pledged to continue to offer the much needed guidance and mentorship to the Club as our Club trainer in this Hope Creating Year.

Nnalongo Mercy Nalusiba Katabira is an Editor with indepth media Experience in Communication,Public Relations and and Parliamentary reporting.

Cutting of the Cake.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

She is currently the Ag. Deputy of Hansard in the Department of Official Report,in the Parliament of Uganda,a department charged with the production of an accurate Verbatim report of the   debates of Parliament.Mercy has served in the  same department  for 16 years,having risen through the ranks of Assistant Editor,Senior Editor and Principal Editor respectively.

Prior to joining Parliament,Mercy started her Career journey as a news Anchor/Journalist with Sanyu FM in 2006 and also served as General Manager at Graceland Hotel Limited.Mercy is the Vice Chairperson of of the Parliamentary Woimen Staff Forum,member of the Public Relations Association Of Uganda and Church treasurer at St.Paul Church of Uganda-Katuuso,Buziga Parish.

 

President Mercy is is passionate about reading and writing,travelling and enjoys baking.Infact, she is  the Founder and Director of Cakes and More Limited,a Company and baking,and Cake deoration.She is born to Mr.Emmanuel Kagolo and Mrs Lillian Mpoyenda Kagololo of Kagologolo Village Bukomansimbi District.She is the sixth of 13 Children;six girls and seven boys.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Makerere University and a Master of Human Resource Management from Makerere University.

President Mercy is married to  Ssalongo Ronaldo Katabira and together,they have four Children;

Maria-Venus,Michelle,Michah and Matthew and they livfe in their humble abode in Kyamula,Buziga.

Mercy joined the Rotary Club of Kansanga in June 2019 and is a Charter member(Founder member) and has served as a membership Chair,Club administrator and President- Elect

The District Governor :The focus for  this Rotary year in District 9214 will be basic Education and Literacy.

Her Vision for RC Kansanga

Membership growth and Retention,RC Kansanga is currently at 25 members and our foocus will be on member retention and member growth.We hope to intensify member engagement and also make fun  part of our fellowships,home hospitalities and other activities.We are committed to grow our membership by 10 and on this,the buddy groups seem to already have their work cut out.

The event  was held at Graceland Hotel limited  in Kansanga on Saturday and was graced by Uganda’s representative to  East African Legislative Assembly  representative ((EALA)) Hon.Paul Musamali who argued Mercy to remember she is now wearing bigger shoes.I have worked with Mercy as her colleague at Parliament of Uganda.She is a hard working lady and I have no doubt she would execute her next assignments very well.

The function was also blessed by  the District Governor Rtn. Francisco Ssemwanga D92142023-24 who said,the beginning of the Rotary year is full of both  challenges and opportunities. Its an exciting time when new energy,ideas, are brought into our leadership teams.We thank those who have led our respective clubs with such enthusiasm over the past year. District Governor Peace Taremwa and his team have provided us with visionary leadership in the day to day running of the leadership matters in our district.

Because leadership changes every year in Rotary,one of our challenges is continuity to ensure we achieve our long term goals.This means  not just doing those things,we have always  done things but ensuring the new innitiatives,ideas and aspirations of your Club are worked through to Completion.

Our Rotary International President  Gordon R.Mcinally is calling upon us for members to capture the World’s attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations. He says that as Rotarians, we are blessed to take on leadership roles. Everything we do creates Hope to someone, Somewhere in the World.

The immediate past President  Timothy Musoke Ssejjoba- PHF said he was handing over joyfully to Mercy and promised to remain supporting the Club fully.

The guests were treated to all types of dance strokes by Rotarians  especially their  favourite song of Go down low at a function hosted by mbirozankya.

 

 

 

 

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