A Community United by Service,
Friendship, and Purpose
that lasting impact begins with people who care enough to act. For more than 25 years,
we have built friendships, developed leaders, and worked alongside communities
to create positive change across Rwanda. United by Rotary's motto,
Service Above Self, we transform ideas into action
and service into lasting impact.
We are people of action.
Our Story
The Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali (RCKMJ) was founded on 16 July 1999, chartered under Charter No. 52386 and sponsored by the Rotary Club Kigali Doyen. For over 26 years, we have been a steady presence in Rwanda's landscape of service, bringing together professionals from across sectors to address the needs of our communities with skill, compassion, and commitment.
Our name carries meaning. Mont Jali — a landmark of Kigali — reflects our roots in this city and our pride in contributing to its growth and the well-being of its people.
Over the decades, our club has grown in membership, deepened its impact, and expanded its reach. We have proudly contributed to the growth of the broader Rotary family in Rwanda by sponsoring the creation of two clubs: the Rotary Club de Kibungo Gisaka and the Rotary Club de Musanze Murera, which continues to thrive today.
On 15 November 2024, we celebrated a landmark milestone — our 25th anniversary — gathering Rotarians from across Rwanda in a moment of gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to the road ahead.
Watch our 25-year documentary
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To bring together dedicated professionals who share a commitment to service, friendship, and ethical leadership, and to use their skills, resources, and networks to create lasting positive change in communities across Rwanda and beyond.
Our Vision
Thriving communities where people have the opportunity, dignity, and support they need to reach their full potential, built through collaboration, leadership, and the spirit of Service Above Self.
Our Values
Our Guiding Principles
At Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali, our actions, decisions, and relationships are guided by a simple yet powerful ethical framework known as the Rotary Four-Way Test.
For generations, Rotarians around the world have used these four questions as a compass for leadership, service, and everyday life:
Of the things we think, say, or do:
- Is it the Truth?
- Is it Fair to all concerned?
- Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
- Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
More than a statement of values, the Four-Way Test challenges us to lead with integrity, act with fairness, strengthen relationships, and pursue solutions that create lasting benefit for others. It is a timeless reminder that meaningful service begins with ethical choices and a genuine commitment to the common good.
A Diverse Community of Professionals
Our strength lies in our people. RCKMJ brings together professionals from a wide range of sectors, banking, law, healthcare, education, business, engineering, research, insurance, tourism, and international development creating a club that is as diverse as the challenges it seeks to address.
Today, our 42 members reflect the depth of Kigali's professional community. With a healthy balance of experience and fresh energy, and a strong representation of women in leadership, our club is built to serve, to grow, and to last.
This consistent growth is a testament to the relevance of our mission and the power of our community.
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Our Leadership committee
RCKMJ is guided by a dedicated leadership team
committed to advancing our mission with transparency, creativity, and care.
Carrying the Torch: 27 Years of Leadership
In the spirit of Rotary, the wheel keeps turning. Since our inception in 1999,
twenty-seven Rotarians have served as President of Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali
each one leading with dedication, shaping our identity, and building on the legacy of those who came before.
# | Term | President | Rotary Theme |
PP 1 | 1999–2000 | Denis Porignon | Act with Consistency, Credibility and Continuity |
PP 2 | 2000–2001 | William Ntidendereza | Create Awareness — Take Action |
PP 3 | 2001–2002 | Jean Runuya | Humanity is Our Business |
PP 4 | 2002–2003 | Anita Haguma | Sow the Seeds of Love |
PP 5 | 2003–2004 | Jean Baptiste Habyalimana | Reach Within to Embrace Humanity |
About Rotary International
Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali is a proud member of Rotary International. A global network of 46,000+ clubs and 1.4 million members across more than 200 countries and geographic areas.
Rotary's seven areas of focus guide the work of every club around the world:
- Peace and Conflict Prevention
- Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Maternal and Child Health
- Basic Education and Literacy
- Community Economic Development
- Protecting environment
We are part of District 9150, Zone 22, which spans countries across East and Central Africa, connecting our local work to a network of clubs with shared values and complementary strengths.
Join a Club That Acts
Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali is more than a service organization.
It is a community of professionals who challenge each other,
support each other, and show up and uplift the most vulnerable together.
If you are ready to lead, to serve beyond self, and to belong to something larger than yourself,
we invite you to take the next step.