{"id":54433,"date":"2025-06-10T23:15:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T23:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rotary-club-of-kigali-virunga-installs-peter-malinga-as-new-president\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T20:39:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T20:39:15","slug":"rotary-club-of-kigali-virunga-installs-peter-malinga-as-new-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rotary-club-of-kigali-virunga-installs-peter-malinga-as-new-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga installs Peter Malinga as new president"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Malinga assumed his new role on Saturday, June 7, during a handover ceremony at Kigali Serena Hotel, where he pledged to expand the club\u2019s membership and enhance its impact on community well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Rotary International is a global non-governmental organisation focused on humanitarian service, including support for vulnerable populations, improving access to clean water, combating epidemics, and contributing to socio-economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Outgoing President Dunia Jacqueline expressed her gratitude to members for their support and collaboration over the past year, and encouraged her successor to build on that momentum by continuing to drive positive change.<\/p>\n<p>The newly elected President, Peter Malinga, thanked members for the trust they placed in him. He emphasised that his leadership will focus on three key pillars: empowering the youth, advancing community welfare projects, and growing the club&#8217;s membership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will prioritise three major pillars, starting with youth empowerment. This was a strong focus under my predecessor\u2019s leadership, and I intend to continue in that direction. We want to see young people grow into the great leaders of tomorrow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother focus will be promoting self-reliance within communities. And finally, we want to grow our club. We currently have 87 members, but there is great potential for expansion, and we aim to achieve that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that by expanding the club\u2019s membership, they aim to maintain an inclusive and united culture within Rotary Club Kigali Virunga.<\/p>\n<p>The founder of Kigali Independent University (ULK), Prof. Rwigamba Balinda, was recognised for his impactful contributions to education. He reaffirmed that his goal in founding the university was to help Rwandans and other Africans access quality education.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneur Faustin Mbundu commended Rotary\u2019s work in Rwanda and its role in improving community welfare. He pledged continued support for its initiatives and encouraged everyone with the means to invest in education to build a knowledge-based economy.<\/p>\n<p>District Governor of Rotary District 9150, which includes Rwanda, Sussane Eleasoe Behle Zoung-Kanyi, praised the work of Rotary in Rwanda and particularly the efforts of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga in promoting community well-being.<\/p>\n<p>She encouraged them to continue upholding Rotary values, particularly collaboration in the pursuit of development.<\/p>\n<p>Rotary Club Kigali Virunga also expressed gratitude to its partners, including NCBA Bank, which contributed Frw 10 million; Prime Insurance, which gave Frw 3 million; IGIHE, Old Mutual, and several others.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88876 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6147-154ee.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Malinga was installed as the 26th President of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga. succeeding Dunia Jacqueline. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88874 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5563-436b6.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Malinga succeeds Jacqueline Dunia.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88870 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6189-b9f0a.jpg\" alt=\"The newly elected President, Peter Malinga, thanked members for the trust they placed in him. He emphasised that his leadership will focus on three key pillars: empowering the youth, advancing community welfare projects, and growing the club&#039;s membership.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88869 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6269-2-9bfa3.jpg\" alt=\"Partners were commended for their valuable contributions.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88868 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6282-2-8ca17.jpg\" alt=\"District Governor of Rotary District 9150, which includes Rwanda, Sussane Eleasoe Behle Zoung-Kanyi, praised the work of Rotary in Rwanda and particularly the efforts of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga in promoting community well-being.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88867 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/prof__balinda_rwigamba_watangije_ulk_ni_umwe_mu_bahawe_igihembo_cy_ishimwe-bd2c7.jpg\" alt=\"The founder of Kigali Independent University (ULK), Prof. Rwigamba Balinda, was recognised for his impactful contributions to education. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88866 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6238-4-3e727.jpg\" alt=\"Entrepreneur Faustin Mbundu praised Rotary\u2019s activities in Rwanda.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88865 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6155-4-c2922.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Malinga was awarded the leadership medal of Rotary.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88864 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6147-38a74.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Malinga installed as new president of Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88875 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5577-08b28.jpg\" alt=\"Businesswoman Jeannette Rugera was among the attendees.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88873 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5582-d8a6e.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Rugege attended the event.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88872 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5697-2-33655.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88863 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6103-35cd5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88862 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5984-2-a0ef8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88861 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6091-94b9d.jpg\" alt=\"Prof. Balinda Rwigamba, founder of ULK, emphasised that his goal was to help Africans access quality education.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88860 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5865-2-e18e4.jpg\" alt=\"Outgoing President Dunia Jacqueline urged her successor to continue striving for positive change in society.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88859 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5775-ceeef.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the attendees of the event. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88858 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5733-3-551d4.jpg\" alt=\"The event was attended by a diverse group of people.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88857 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5665-3a244.jpg\" alt=\"Rotary Club Kigali Virunga received strong support from a range of partners.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88856 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5634-ca1dd.jpg\" alt=\"NCBA Bank Rwanda contributed 10 million Rwandan francs to Rotary Club Kigali Virunga.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88855 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a5533-5e471.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88854 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6447-b3447.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88853 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6432-2-01919.jpg\" alt=\"A cake-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the installation of Peter Malinga as the new president of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88852 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2h6a6513-5a7d9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>{{Photos: Munyemana Isaac<br \/>\n}}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peter Malinga has been installed as the 26th President of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga, succeeding Dunia Jacqueline. 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