The Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf has delivered a wave of hope to Bulago Island, one of the communities under its service footprint, following a high-impact outreach that blended humanitarian support, health services, and renewed commitment to long-term development.
Sheltering close to 300 residents, the club contributed Shs100 million to ease long-standing hardships, including the lack of clean water, inadequate education facilities, and the absence of public toilets.
Gratitude echoed across the island as residents praised the Rotary Club and its president, Kin Kariisa, for restoring hope through direct action.
Upon arrival, the club team walked through villages, met families, and listened to deeply rooted concerns. Residents highlighted decades-old challenges: no public toilets, insufficient classroom blocks for their growing school population, and the daily struggle to access clean water.
Many shared heartfelt testimonies illustrating how these gaps have held back social and economic progress.
“We have lived on this island for decades without clean water, without a health centre, and without proper toilets. Today, for the first time, we feel seen,” said Bukenya, LC1 chairman of Bulago Island.
Moved by the community’s resilience, the Rotary Club pledged to fund and construct four public toilets and two classroom blocks, a commitment expected to greatly improve sanitation and education on the island.
To actualise this pledge, the club contributed Shs100 million, marking one of the most significant philanthropic interventions in the island’s history.
“Our contribution of Shs100 million is not a donation—it is an investment in the future of Bulago Island,” said Nzeyi.
A central highlight of the visit was a first-of-its-kind medical camp, which drew hundreds of residents seeking free health services.
The camp offered screening, diagnosis, and treatment for malaria, typhoid, HIV, and other common but often neglected illnesses.
For many, it was their first access to comprehensive, no-cost healthcare.
Club president Kin Kariisa assured residents that their pleas had been heard, a message that stirred excitement and renewed optimism. Islanders hailed him for bringing “life and hope” to a community that had long felt forgotten.
“Bulago Island is part of our community, and its people deserve dignity—clean water, good health, decent classrooms, and proper sanitation. Rotary is here to ensure that no one is left behind,” Kariisa said.
Bulago Island has long struggled with limited access to clean water, proper sanitation, adequate classrooms, and reliable health services.
The Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf’s intervention has now ignited renewed hope, strengthened healthcare access, and laid a solid foundation for future development.