Rooted in Resilience: Building Ukarimu Centre from Zero to a Hundred Years
What does it take to build an institution that endures for generations? Drawing lessons from Nsambya Catholic Church’s 130-year legacy, Makerere University’s century-long journey and a thought-provoking exercise at the September 2026 philanthropy partners’ convening in Nairobi, this reflection explores the foundations of institutional resilience and sustainability.
Robert Ninyesiga examines how Ukarimu Centre is being built with a century-long vision, grounded in strong governance, meaningful partnerships, African values and collective responsibility, reminding us that institutions designed to endure must be built with intention and sustained through collaboration.