Joy Mukanyange takes over as President of Rotary Club Kigali Seniors #rwanda #RwOT

Her installation ceremony was held in Kigali on the evening of July 18, 2025.

Mukanyange succeeds Aimable Rumongi, who led the club during the previous year. Reflecting on his term, Rumongi highlighted key accomplishments, particularly the club's support to two primary schools in the Masaka and Kimihurura sectors. These schools received water harvesting systems and filtration equipment to improve access to clean water.

Additionally, the club extended financial support to women's groups in Rugando, Kimihurura Sector, and offered assistance to teenage mothers in Gicumbi District.

In her remarks, the new President Mukanyange stressed the importance of collaboration with other Rotary Clubs both in Rwanda and internationally. She affirmed her intention to continue existing projects while initiating new ones to address pressing community needs.

'We are guided by our national vision to empower citizens and help them break free from poverty,' she said. 'Our goal is to promote sustainable change. We're currently supporting teenage mothers through vocational training programs, covering tuition and providing tools. We also help those who wish to return to school. This initiative has primarily been based in the Byumba Catholic Diocese, but we plan to expand it nationwide through partnerships.'

Mukanyange also announced that the fight against child stunting will be a key focus during her tenure.

'We aim to contribute to the country's efforts to eliminate stunting by working closely with Gasabo District. Together, we will identify existing programs and determine how we can best support them,' she added.

The handover ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including guest of honor Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, President and Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Governance (ASG) university. Although not a Rotary member, Prof. Moghalu praised the club's structured and impactful work around the globe.

'I'm not a member of Rotary Club,' he said, 'but I deeply admire how Rotary brings together a strong network of men and women doing meaningful work worldwide. That's why I married a woman who's in Rotary!'

Other notable guests included Ozonnia Ojielo, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, and Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa.

Rotary Club Kigali Seniors is one of 12 Rotary Clubs operating in Rwanda. The club has been active for the past four years.

Joy Mukanyange was elected to serve as the President of Rotary Club Kigali Seniors for the upcoming one-year term.

Joy Mukanyange, President of Rotary Club Kigali Seniors, affirmed her dedication to strengthening collaboration with members of other Rotary Clubs, with the aim of leveraging collective efforts for greater impact.

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, President of ASG, expressed his admiration for Rotary Club, describing how it as an organization comprised of individuals committed to outstanding and impactful work.

Clare Akamanzi, Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa, was among attendees at the inauguration ceremony of the President of Rotary Club Kigali Seniors.

Ozonnia Ojielo, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, was among the distinguished guests who attended the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Rotary Club Kigali Seniors.