We are incredibly honored to announce that the Rotary Club of Dar-es-Salaam Oyster Bay has received the 2025-26 Club Excellence Award!🏆
This prestigious recognition from Rotary International is awarded to clubs that excel in fostering a positive experience for their members and consistently reflecting the core values of Rotary. Earning this distinction is a powerful testament to the dedication, active engagement, and fellowship of our entire membership. It highlights our collective commitment to not only serving our community but also ensuring our club remains a vibrant, welcoming space for personal growth and collaboration.
A heartfelt thank you to every member, partner, and supporter who makes our initiatives possible. This is a shared victory, and we look forward to continuing our journey of impactful service together.

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Kijitonyama Postal Grounds transformed into a vibrant "Safari Adventure" for the 22nd edition of the Rotary Goat Races. Stepping into our new, expansive venue, thousands of attendees embraced the theme with incredible enthusiasm, arriving dressed in their finest expedition gear—complete with khaki shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and binoculars. From the moment guests walked through the grand welcome archway flanked by our cheerful blue goat mascots, it was clear that this year’s races would be a spectacular day of fellowship and philanthropy.

The atmosphere was electric as friends, families, and corporate partners gathered under the expansive shaded tents. Whether capturing memories at the custom yellow Jeep photo station alongside our safari goat mascots, taking joyful group selfies, or cheering on the races, the sense of community was palpable. Attendees also enjoyed a variety of vendors and exciting moments, including attendees proudly displaying a giant Precision Air boarding pass. Yet, beyond the entertainment and the fantastic outfits, everyone in attendance was united by a singular, powerful purpose: racing for education.

The pulse of a healthy community is sustained by the selflessness of its people. Since the launch of the 2026/27 Rotary year, the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay has turned that belief into tangible action through our ongoing Blood Donation Drive campaigns. Organized in close collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services (Damu Salama), these life-saving initiatives have united members, community partners, and local heroes in a shared mission: ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply for patients across Tanzania.

Every unit of blood donated has the power to save up to three lives, offering a critical lifeline to individuals undergoing life-saving surgeries, receiving cancer treatments, managing chronic conditions, or responding to medical emergencies. Recognizing this profound impact, our club made blood donation awareness and mobilization a central pillar of our community outreach this year.

President's Vision for the 2026–2027 Rotary Year!

A new Rotary year brings renewed purpose, fresh opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting impact in our communities.

Join us as President Paul Muhato shares the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay's vision, strategic priorities, and aspirations for the 2026–2027 Rotary year. This special fellowship will outline how the club intends to strengthen service, grow membership, deepen partnerships, and expand its impact across our communities.

Whether you are a Rotarian, prospective member, partner, or friend of Rotary, this is an opportunity to be part of the journey as we shape another year of meaningful service.

Together, we will continue creating hope, transforming lives, and making a lasting difference—one project, one partnership, and one act of service at a time.

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