The Rotaract Earth Initiative (REI) Kenya Edition 2025 brought together Rotaractors from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania in a landmark cross-border service mission themed “Sowing Seeds of Change.” Held from October 24th to 26th, 2025, the event united members across Rotary Districts 9212, 9213, and 9214 — a remarkable showcase of youth-led collaboration, impact, and East African unity.

Representing Uganda’s Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf, five dynamic members — Louis Shamim Adyeeri, Kato Isa, Kibe Victoria, Bamutya Trevor Brill, and Barugahare Brian — proudly joined the delegation. Their participation demonstrated the club’s continuous commitment to advancing Rotary’s areas of focus, particularly environmental protection and community health.

Hosted by District 9212, the initiative received generous support from DFCU Bank Uganda, through the efforts of Mr. Jimmy D. Mugerwa, who played a pivotal role in sponsoring the cause. Uganda Wildlife Authority partnered as the official transport provider for the Ugandan delegation, ensuring smooth travel to and from Kitale.

The journey from Kampala, led by DRRs Abesage Nahabwe (D9213) and Alebar Kanyonza (D9214), brought together 94 Rotaractors from Uganda and Tanzania, who joined 48 Kenyan Rotaractors in Kitale. The trip tested both endurance and teamwork — with delegates even pushing their bus out of the muddy Kitale roads in a true act of “Service Above Self.”

The second day saw over 150 Rotaractors march through Kitale town dressed in dark green and white shirts branded with “Sowing Seeds of Change.” The parade aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and community resilience. It concluded at Andersen Medical Centre, where the team conducted a medical camp that benefited hundreds of residents from Chepchoina Ward. Services included HIV testing, cancer screening, essential medical care, and a blood donation drive. Additionally, delegates facilitated menstrual hygiene training at Kitale School — teaching girls how to make eco-friendly reusable sanitary towels and distributing free pads to promote health and dignity.

Later in the afternoon, Rotaractors ascended the slopes of Mount Elgon, planting 1,000 trees at the foot of the mountain in the Suam Forest Reserve. Even amidst heavy rain, participants planted with joy, unity, and purpose — a vivid symbol of shared environmental responsibility. That evening, when a bus got stuck in the forest, eight Rotaractors volunteered to stay overnight and guard it — embodying resilience and service.

The initiative also celebrated East African diversity through culture and fellowship. Delegates bonded over traditional Kenyan meals of Ugali and Sukuma Wiki, followed by a vibrant night of music, dance, and storytelling at Makutu Bar. As the Ugandan team crossed back through the Suam Border, the scenic Kapchorwa hills offered a breathtaking farewell to an unforgettable mission of service and friendship.

The success of REI Kenya Edition 2025 was made possible by the visionary leadership of PHF John Ivan Oyuki, alongside the unwavering support of DFCU Bank, Mr. Jimmy D. Mugerwa, and the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

For the Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf, this mission reaffirmed the club’s role in championing regional collaboration and environmental stewardship. The seeds of change have been sown — for the planet, for healthier communities, and for an enduring East African fellowship rooted in Service Above Self.