Author: ANGECIES

Entebbe Windsor Sacco Authorities are hunting down for over 60 individuals and persons over failing to clear their loans that they acquired in good faith and have since accumulated in millions of shillings. The names and photos of the loan defaulters were published in the Windsor Sacco Entebbe 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) Magazine. It’s not yet clear whether these individuals are still residing in Entebbe or they have relocated to other areas to avoid being disturbed by the Entebbe Windsor Sacco Authorities. We have positively identified Ssekajja Andrew, the Kitooro Market Vice Chairman as one of the top…

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Bwire Latif, a 24 year old Security guard is now cursing life like hell after he was finally netted over stealing Shs28m from a petrol Station in Mukono that he was guarding. According to sources who preferred to speak on condition of anonymity revealed that early last month in April, Bwire Latif was deployed to guard a petrol Station in Mukono however between 2am and 3am in the wee hours of the night he broke into the Petrol Station Safe and fled with Shs28m cash. Since then the Security Company bosses have been hunting him down until he was…

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Despite their hard work and commitment to progress to the finals of the 2019 Singleton Edition, Lady Golfers failed to overcome their male counterparts to advance to the semifinal round and all bowed out of the highly competitive match play tournament with Babirye Martha and Moureen Okura being the last female pair to drop out of the tournament after they lost to Odere Charles and Kato Samuel on the 1st play-off on Wednesday after they couldn’t proceed on Saturday due to failing light. Other Results: Doreen Mwesigye who singlehandedly played Tim Mwanda and Ssubi Kiwanuka lost  2&1 after her…

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Uganda under the auspices of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is grateful to host the 6th African and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week with an overall objective of identifying and sharing success stories, perceived challenges and opportunities as well as have an opportunity to advocate for aviation’s strategic importance to national economies and promote the emergence of synergies, to the benefit of all Africans so as to achieve the global goal of “No One Is Left Behind”. While addressing the African and Indian Ocean (AFI) member states during a symposium that was held in Kampala on Tuesday, the International Civil Aviation…

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On Tuesday, Japanese Ambassador To Uganda His Excellency Kazuaki Kameda made his historic visit to the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe where he held important discussions with UVRI top leadership Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu (Managing Director) and Prof. Julius Lutwama (Deputy Managing Director) on how best UVRI and Japanese Embassy through the Japanese Government can collaborate to further research in emerging and re-emerging viruses. His Excellency Kazuaki Kameda who was accompanied by the Japanese Embassy Medical attache Dr. Kazuyo Miyamura also had a familiarization Tour of the different departments at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). His Excellency Kazuaki…

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In a bid to fill the Vaccines design gap, Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has embarked on manufacturing vaccines that will play a vital role in curbing the emerging and re-emerging infections in Africa. Speaking at the Vaccines and Immunity UVRI Theme Day on Friday, UVRI Managing Director Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu revealed that there is a lack of vaccine manufacturing in Africa with only Egypt, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia involved in the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of Human Vaccines. This is the first step for UVRI moving towards real Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) so that we can go…

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National Aviation Services (NAS) Uganda, formerly Entebbe Handling Services Limited (ENHAS), provided ground handling services for two new Bombardier aircraft that arrived at Entebbe International Airport, marking the revival of the national carrier Uganda Airlines. The revival of Uganda Airlines signifies a new era for the aviation industry in the country and will help boost international trade as well as travel and tourism. Philippe Lacroix, General Manager, NAS Uganda said, “The aviation industry in Uganda has a lot of scope for development, especially with the upgrade and expansion of the Entebbe International Airport and now the revival of its…

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The battle for the Singleton top prize entered a crucial stage on Saturday as golfers fought tooth and nail to progress to the round of 8 (quarterfinal stage) at the par 71 Entebbe Golf Course. The round of 16 saw defending champions and favorites Peace Kabasweka and Sheila Kesiime bow out of the tournament after they lost 3&2 to Odere Charles and Kato Samuel Pair. Okura Moureen and Babirye Martha pair beat Mbaguta Gloria 4&3 who missed her compatriot Evelyn Asiimwe due to other engagements. Ibra Bagalana and Raymond Mwesigye defeated Greg Patterson and Salani Josef 5&4 while the on-form…

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The Entebbe based Good Hope Women’s Group has partnered with AAR and Entebbe Hospital and will be offering free cancer screening services for women scheduled to take place on Tuesday April 16, 2019 and Wednesday April 17, 2019 starting 8am to 4pm at St. Apollo Kivebuluya Church Grounds in Nkumba. According to Mrs Olive Muhanguzi, the Good Hope Women’s Group welfare chairperson, has urged all women to utilize the opportunity to screen for breast and cervical cancer that are on the rise and are the leading cause of cancer related death among women. “Every year as we conclude the…

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St. Johns Church is seeking Shs 1.1 Billion to complete the new Church, this was revealed during the fundraising drive that was held on Sunday. According to Mr. Alex Kakuru, the Chairman Building Committee, the Shs1.1Billion will cater for the following; Steel windows, Doors, Burglars-proofing and Railing (in Progress) at Shs 76,950,000, Interior Door Frames, Doors and Architraves (in progress) at Shs70,250,000, Electrical Fittings and wiring (in progress) at Shs72,100,000, Audio and Video System (in progress) at Shs50,000,000, Plumbing and Drainage (in progress) at Shs33,700,000, Access Ramp Roof and Finishings (in progress) at Shs12,650,000, Ceiling works at Shs120,000,000, external…

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