Staff from Centenary Bank, the Rotary Hope Creator Presidents together with other Rotary members at the activation of the 2025 Rotary Cancer Run at Nsambya Hospital
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading indigenous financial institution in partnership with Rotary Uganda, activated the 2025 Rotary Cancer Run at Nsambya Hospital.
According to officials, the activation, which has been championed by the Rotary Hope Creator Presidents, is set to usher in the marathon scheduled for 31st August 2025 at the Kololo Independence Grounds.
Dr Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director Centenary Bank, the Run’s lead sponsor and District 9213 Governor Nominee 2025/26, commended efforts of Rotary Uganda and partners to the cause.
“I commend Rotary for inviting us to be part of an engagement that is so dear to us being a people’s bank,” he said, adding that they have come a long way with Rotary International.
“We continue in this journey through several projects ranging from health, education, environmental preservation and many other community activities,” he said during the activation.
Kasi said that it is humbling that Centenary Bank has procured an opportunity to be a key stakeholder in this initiative that is contributing positively to Uganda’s health system.
In his keynote address, Rotary International Director Elect, Emmanuel Katongole highlighted the essence of collaboration for social good.
Said Katongole: “Today, we are standing in solidarity with patients to restore hope. This Cancer Run Activation reminds us that when we come together as Rotarians, partners, and citizens, we can raise funds, restore dignity, extend life, and give our brothers and sisters a fighting chance.”
He urged all Ugandans to chose to act, to care, and to unite for good.
Kasi disclosed that every year, Centenary Bank dedicates 2% of its net profit towards impactful Corporate Social Investment projects that improve education, healthcare, livelihoods, and the environment.
“This year, we have contributed Shs 500 million to the Rotary Cancer Run 2025. We have also supported 13 Rotary Cancer runs and contributed over Shs 3 billion to the cause of fighting cancer.”
Additionally, Centenary Bank has actively participated in more than 300 health camps with rotary across the country and supported projects including Vijana Powa youth initiative, the Peace Center, the Blood Bank, district conferences, and malaria prevention and cancer awareness parades.
“We have also taken part in early detection campaigns, media campaigns across the country, construction of the Rotary Centenary Bank cancer center and construction of the bunkers at Nsambya Hospital,” said Kasi.
According to the Uganda Cancer Institute, an estimated 33,000 Ugandans are diagnosed with cancer annually, a stark reminder of the urgent need to break barriers and close critical gaps in cancer prevention, early detection, and patient support to reduce both incidence and mortality.
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