Lions Club of Kabale President Unveils Agenda to Fight Hunger, Protect Environment

KABALE – The newly installed President of the Lions Club of Kabale , Ms Gloria Katembeka has pledged to strengthen humanitarian service across the Kigezi sub-region by prioritising hunger eradication, environmental conservation and support for vulnerable communities during his tenure.

‎Speaking at the installation ceremony in Kabale over the weekend, Ms Katembeka said the club would expand community outreach programmes aimed at improving the welfare of disadvantaged families, children, the elderly and persons living with disabilities.

‎She noted that food insecurity remains a major challenge affecting many households and pledged to mobilise members and partners to implement sustainable initiatives that improve livelihoods and promote self-reliance.

The new president also announced plans to intensify environmental conservation campaigns through tree planting, community clean-up exercises and public awareness on responsible natural resource management, saying environmental protection is critical for the region’s long-term development.

‎She added that the club would continue implementing health programmes, including eye care services, diabetes awareness and medical outreaches, in line with the humanitarian mission of Lions Clubs International.

‎Ndorwa West Member of Parliament Eliab Naturinda Mporera, who attended the installation, commended the Lions Club of Kabale for complementing government efforts in improving people’s livelihoods through voluntary community service. He urged development partners, corporate organisations and individuals to support the club’s programmes, noting that hunger, poverty and environmental degradation require collective action to address.

‎Mporera said service organisations such as the Lions Club play a vital role in reaching vulnerable members of society and called on leaders to promote partnerships that deliver tangible benefits to communities.

‎The outgoing club leadership challenged the incoming executive to build on previous achievements by expanding membership, strengthening partnerships and increasing the club’s impact across Kabale District and the wider Kigezi region.

‎Guests at the ceremony praised the Lions Club of Kabale for its longstanding contribution to community development through health, education, environmental conservation and humanitarian support, expressing confidence that the new leadership would further enhance the club’s legacy of service.

Founded in 1991, the Lions Club of Kabale has implemented numerous community service projects over the years, particularly in eye care, hunger relief and environmental conservation, benefiting thousands of people across the Kigezi sub-region.