Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual Uganda Golf Open climaxed on September 13, and, after four weeks of action, had five new champions from Uganda, Kenya, Scotland, France, and Rwanda crowned. Celestine Nsanzuwera from Rwanda capped the professionals’ competition by winning his first Uganda Open title—a stunning 6 …
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Cwinya-ai starts strong but Musonda throws down gauntlet in Lugazi Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU | Lugazi is a hard course. So much for Zambia’s Dominic Musonda. Playing in Uganda for the first time, the 22-year-old final year Mechanical Engineering student shot a brilliant six-under 65 to assume …
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Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | David Plenderleith and Catherine Pavie are the new champions of the Johnnie Walker Seniors Uganda Golf Open that concluded at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club on Saturday. Plenderleith’s 167 gross was enough to win the title, edging John Muchiri by 3 strokes. Defending champion …
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Seniors Aug 22-23 Ladies Open Aug 28-30 Amateurs Open Sept 3-6 Professional Open Sept 8-13 Lugazi, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The new kid on the block in Ugandan golf, the Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club, this week welcomes players from the region for the 84th edition of the prestigious Johnnie Walker …
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Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With 36 years of experience in the game of golf, Steven Katwiremu knows exactly what to expect when hitting the course. The battle-hardened golfer, who tees off at the Johnnie Walker Seniors Uganda Open at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club as the defending …
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Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Ronald Rugumayo loves elite competition. The South Africa-based golfer who returned a round of one-under 70 to go top of the POA leaderboard on the second day at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club is excited that he will be …
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Leader Otile promises to stay calm ahead of second day at Lugazi Hills Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | When it comes to skill, technique, and talent, few compare with Ronald Otile. Although he has had his struggles in recent times, the affable golfer remains one of …
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Historical records from various sources indicate that the first official pilgrimage to Namugongo was made by the Mill Hill Fathers, led by Rev. Fr. Stephen Walters. This significant event took place on June 6, 1920—the very day Pope Benedict XV beatified the Uganda Martyrs. Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | …
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Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The delayed road works by Zhongomei Engineering Group Limited under the Uganda Support to Municipality Infrastructural Development- USMID project in Lugazi Municipality in Buikwe district has raised concern among the residents. The World Bank project seeks to improve infrastructure in targeted municipalities. The first phase …
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Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Butchers in Lugazi municipality, Buikwe district are protesting the new rates for using the slaughter slab. On Wednesday, Lugazi Municipality Assistant Town Clerk, Stephen Ziraba wrote to Lugazi Cattle Meat and Hide Traders Association notifying them about plans by the municipal council to take over …
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