Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has announced a three-year sponsorship package worth UGX 100 million which will see the return of the popular Entebbe Golf Open last held before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lender’s executives said on Oct.24 in Kampala. In return, the lender …
Read More »Odere and Ramathan advance to quarters at Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conrad Odere and Shaban Ramathan overcame a gruelling test in the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge on Saturday at Entebbe Club. The bespectacled pair overcame Ellis Katwebaze and Evelyn Atukunda on the 18th hole, 1 up to advance to the next …
Read More »Entebbe leaders want Nakiwogo developed into a port
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Municipality leaders have asked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to upgrade the Nakiwogo Landing Site to a fully-fledged port that can handle huge vessels and more traffic. The appeal was made by civic leaders and technical officials while interfacing with UNRA during the …
Read More »Time to up the ante at Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen teams will face off in eight matches as Round 3 swings off in the Singleton Match Play Golf Challenge at the par 71 Lakeside Entebbe Club this Saturday. Season two winners Shiela Kesiime and Toro Club lady captain Peace Amooti Kabasweka …
Read More »Odur and Manyindo storm Rd 3 in Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Odur and Brian Manyindo held their nerve before storming the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Odur and his partner were leading going into the last hole but their opponents Emmanuel Mugabi and Joseph Adrapi …
Read More »Over 280 drivers arrested on Entebbe expressway
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have arrested 281 errant drivers on the Entebbe Expressway. Police say many drivers have been violating the 100km/hr speed limit on Entebbe Expressway, which has become a death spot. Micheal Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, said they have resorted to using CCTVs to …
Read More »Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Elly Mukasa in spotlight in Rd 2 at Singleton match-play
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiryowa Kiwanuka and his golf partner Elly Mukasa are among the favourites for a win in the second round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge set for Saturday at Entebbe Club. The pair overcame James Okema and Emmanuel Lwanga a week ago in the first …
Read More »Police dismisses UN travel advisory on insecurity on Entebbe Expressway
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent travel advisory issued by the United Nations cautioning its staff to avoid using Entebbe Expressway and the Northern Bypass due to alleged insecurity has been described as false and malicious by the Uganda Police Force-UPF. The UN Department for Safety and Security …
Read More »Rwehabura and Peris win Hima Captain’s Putter as Ebb Club win Helmet Cup
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Brian Rwehabura and Vanessa Peris claimed the Men’s and Ladies Overall crowns at the Hima Cement sponsored Captain’s Putter at the par 71 Lakeside side Entebbe Club on the weekend. Rwehabura returned 63 nett for the men’s title and Peris 64 nett to scoop …
Read More »Eritrean found with 80 passports at Entebbe Airport
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Aviation Police, in conjunction with immigration officials, has launched a search for the owners of 80 passports discovered in the possession of an Eritrean national identified as Ali Hassan Hida. Hida was apprehended by the AVIPOL and immigration team at Entebbe Airport two …
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