The Growth Trajectory of District 114
Our journey as Toastmasters in East Africa is quite exciting and phenomenal to document is such a short space. Stories have been told in tall tales, speeches given in club meetings that tell of every member’s journey within Toastmasters. Each story is our story.
We recognize members who have worked tirelessly to share the joy and impact of leadership and communication in their communities. We have done this together.
The data recorded here presents the records in Toastmasters International.
Period ending June 30th |
Chartered Clubs in Country |
District Alignment |
Key Achievements | District Cabinet |
2020-2021 |
Kenya 37 Uganda 9 Ethiopia 8 Rwanda 4 Tanzania 3 |
5 Divisions 15 Areas |
Smedley Distinguished District 15.7% Club Growth 23% Membership payments 80.4% Distinguished Clubs 3rd World Position 18 DTMs (Distinguished Toastmasters) International Video Speech Contest: 1st and 2nd Place Winners |
District Director: Anthony Wangondu, DTM Program Quality: Gilbert Rutebemberwa Club Growth Dir: Eric Muriithi Public Relations: Grace Moraa Admin Manager: Dorcus Mathu Finance Manager: Catherine Ochako Immediate Past DD: Rozy Rana, DTM Division Directors: Terry Odiko, Jaynnie Mulle, Dr. Mwanasha Mwamlole, Dr. Akinyi-Owino, Emilia Siwingwa, Wilson Asiimwe Area Directors: John Rexford Nzira, Rodrique Msechu, Christine Karue-Muhita, Arether Wanjiru Wanjiru, June W Keriri, Armand Kwitonda, Michelle Wanjiru, Wahiga Gichinga, Stephen Maina, Gitonga M’Mbijjewe, Rodah Muhunyo, Ruth Ndungu, Edwin Okech, Margaret Njoroge DTM, Aiyda Abdulwohab Feki, Gideon Amha, Timothy Kavuma, Patricia Nanteza, Jesse Ainebyoona DTM |
2019-2020 |
Kenya 37 Uganda 9 Ethiopia 8 Rwanda 4 Tanzania 3 |
5 Divisions 15 Areas |
Smedley Distinguished District 15.7% Club Growth 23% Membership payments 80.4% Distinguished Clubs 3rd World Position 18 DTMs (Distinguished Toastmasters) International Video Speech Contest: 1st and 2nd Place Winners |
District Director: Harry Karanja, DTM Program Quality: Gladys Muhunyo, DTM Club Growth Dir: Anthony Wang’ondu Public Relations: Njeri Gathii Admin Manager: Milka Wanjira Finance Manager: Lalindra De Silva, DTM Immediate Past DD: Rozy Rana, DTM Division Directors: Nguru Wachira, Japheth Musau DTM, Ethiopis Tadesse, Gilbert Rutebemberwa Area Directors: Joyce Kaduki, Eric Muriithi, Becky Njagi, Dan Odero, David Amala, Alligator Makori, Esther Kaburu, Ken Ochieng, Oscar Mwangi, Lalindra DeSilva DTM, Emenet Ephrem, Mekedela Mekuria, Christine Nabiryo, Hope Kansiime, Roger Gasore |
2018-2019 |
Kenya 32 Ethiopia 7 Uganda 5 Rwanda 4 Tanzania 3 |
2 Divisions 7 Areas |
Smedley Distinguished District 50% Club Growth 48.6% Membership Payments 85.3% Distinguished Club 4th World Position. 5 DTMs International Video Speech Contest: 2nd Place Winner |
Territorial Council Chair: Rozy Rana, DTM Program Quality: Harry Karanja, DTM Club Growth Dir: Gladys Muhunyo, DTM Public Relations: Beverly Nambozo, DTM Admin Manager: Momanyi Nyabonyi Finance Manager: Margaret Njoroge, DTM Division Directors: Anthony Wang’ondu, Gilbert Rutebemberwa Area Directors: Allan Aringo, Becky Njagi, Peter Mutua, Stacey Alugo, Yosef Gola, Joshua Tahinduka, Connie Nshemereiwe
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2017-2018 |
Kenya 21 Ethiopia 5 Uganda 3 Rwanda 3 Tanzania 2 |
5 Areas |
Undocumented by TI 2 DTMs International Video Speech Contest 1st and 2nd Place Winners |
Territorial Council Chair: Rozy Rana, DTM
Program Quality: Joshua Tahinduka, DTM Club Growth Dir: Harry Karanja, DTM Admin Manager: Priscah Oketch Finance Manager: Momanyi Nyabonyi Public Relations: Allan Aringo Area Directors: Beatrice Muganda, Anthony Wang’ondu, Gladys Muhunyo, Sheba Njagi, Shamma Ahmedali, Natlyn Benard, Gilbert Rutebemberwa, Ethiopis Tadesse
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Distinguished Toastmaster*- The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters.
Our History
The history of our district began in 2017-2018 year. This year East Africa, was a rewarding period for Toastmasters in the region as World Headquarters included the Territorial council of East Africa in its district reformation plan, we were graced by a visit from the then President of Toastmasters International – Balraj Arunasalam, DTM and, thanks to the unwavering support of Toastmasters across East Africa, we registered a growth of 100% in the number of clubs – from 17 active clubs in June 2017 to 34 clubs in 2018.
The best of East Africa Conference in Kigali Rwanda, held in May of 2017, heralds the first affirmation of 17 Chartered Clubs and 3 Prospective clubs which later chartered the following year to migrate East Africa from un-districted Toastmasters Territory to a Territorial Council.
Serving in the first Territorial Council leadership was Chair – Rozy Rana, DTM, Program Quality Director- Joshua Tahinduka, DTM and Club Growth Director – Harry Karanja, DTM. This team committed to expanding the knowledge of transition to District across East Africa together with passionate and committed club sponsors, mentors and coaches.
Members of Individual clubs pooled together to physically mobilize members of new clubs and committed their time and resources to grow others. These members went beyond their personal development journey to very noble and inspiring mission that was fundamental to the expansion of Toastmasters in East Africa Today. We are totally indebted to each one of them in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
Toastmasters Clubs by Country
You are invited to join any of the clubs withing District 114. Here is a list of Toastmasters clubs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
We have meetings convening every day of the week. Find our calendar of meetings in our Club Meetings section of the website.