He was given these responsibilities during a ceremony held on the night of Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event was also attended by the Indian Ambassador to Rwanda, Nilratan Mridha.

Rotary International is a global non-governmental organization involved in charitable activities, including helping the needy, supporting services that promote the well-being of the community such as clean water, fighting epidemic diseases, and contributing to development initiatives.

After being inaugurated, the new President of the Rotary Club Kigali, Srinath Vardineni, announced that he would focus on several projects, including providing dental care to over 3000 children.

He said, “We have four major projects that we will undertake, but we will focus heavily on health, providing dental care to 3000 or 4000 children. Additionally, we will collaborate extensively with Rotary Clubs in the United States on various initiatives.”

Vardineni arrived in Rwanda in 2003 and is well-known not only for his various activities but also in the sport of cricket, being one of its pioneers in Rwanda and currently serving as the treasurer of the sport’s governing board.

He continued to express that this opportunity is significant for him, as it will allow him to engage more deeply with the community, even though he has been involved in many social activities before.

He stated, “I have been involved in various activities that connect me with the community, but this position will help me reach people more effectively and continue assisting the government in building the nation. I have been here for the past 22 years and have witnessed Rwanda’s transformation, so we need to stay on that path.”

The Rotary Club Kigali Cosmopolitan is a new club that was founded three months ago, stemming from existing clubs like Kigali Seniors and The Elders. It is particularly comprised of diverse members, including doctors, accountants, and engineers.

This club is one of the 12 that make up Rotary Club Rwanda, which is part of Rotary Club District 9150. This district was established in 1982 and includes countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, Chad, and Sao Tomé and Príncipe.

The Rotary Club is a non-profit organization engaged in charitable activities, including helping the underprivileged, providing clean water to communities, fighting epidemic diseases like polio, and contributing to all activities aimed at societal development.