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From Busesa to Impactful Leadership : The Story of Rtn. Dan Kitakule Alinange
Dan giving remarks during the graduation of the remandees in Naguru D an Kitakule Alinange, the 3rd President of the Rotary Club of Upper Kololo, has led a life
Dan experienced both love and challenge. His father worked as a senior manager at Uganda Railways, while his mother dedicated herself to teaching. Despite economic constraints, the family prioritized education, sending their children to some of the best schools in the country, including Busoga College Mwiri, Namasagali College, Gayaza High School, and Kings College Budo. Education and Early Responsibilities Dan’s early schooling began at Busesa Mixed Primary School, a modest institution without kindergartens. Life in a rural home required balancing school with chores such as cleaning, fetching water, and working in the garden— responsibilities that instilled discipline and resilience from a young age. Transitioning to secondary school, he earned a first grade and joined Namasagali College for O’ levels, later completing A’ levels at Busoga College Mwiri. These experiences exposed him
to peers from different backgrounds, shaping his perspective on opportunity, privilege, and hard work. Dan describes his childhood as well- disciplined and God-fearing, shaped by traditional parental values. Holidays were spent in the village, reinforcing the grounding that would influence his character and future leadership. Higher Education and Early Career Dan pursued a degree in Communication, a field he initially did not choose but eventually grew to appreciate. After graduation, he joined the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) as a Communications Officer, learning from industry leaders like Dr. James Mulwana and Dr. William Kalema. Seeking broader horizons, he moved to the United States for graduate school, studying at the University of Texas with support from his elder siblings. He also taught at the university and worked for several years in the US, gaining
marked by resilience, ambition, and service. From humble beginnings in the village of Busesa to leadership on the global stage, his journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. Early Life and Roots in Busesa Dan Kitakule Alinange grew up in Busesa, a small village in Eastern Uganda. He and his siblings attended Busesa Mixed Primary School, where their mother taught. The family’s deep roots in the community inspired the establishment of the Kitakule Foundation, through which Dan has supported projects like the Busesa Community Library and Hope Children’s Clinic. Each year, he joins Rotarians to run medical camps and literacy programs, giving back to the village that shaped him. Growing up in a family of eight children—four boys and four girls—
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