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MadhvaniGroup Magazine
Volume 26 No 1 January 2018
COVER PHOTO: Chobe Safari Lodge - Uganda
Sugarcane maturity affecting industry
Marasa Africa receives tour guides commendation
Families and friends reunite 45 years after leaving Kakira
AGRO INDUSTRY
Kakira Sugar Ltd.P. O. Box 121 Jinja, UgandaTel : +256 41 444000Fax: +256 41 444333/6E-mail: [email protected]: www.kakirasugar.com
Kakira Sweets and ConfectioneriesP. O. Box 121 Jinja, Uganda Tel : +256 41 4444000Fax: +256 41 4444110E-mail: [email protected]
Mwera/ Nakigalala Tea EstatesP. O. Box 6361 Kampala, UgandaTel : +256 75 2799988 / 750001118Fax : +256 41 4269399E-mail: [email protected]
MANUFACTURING
Steel Corporation of East Africa LtdP O Box 1023, Jinja, UgandaTel: +256 434 121 451/2Fax: +256 434 121 453E-mail: [email protected]
Makepasi Match Ltd.P O Box 54, Jinja, UgandaTel: 043 4121070Fax: 043 4121135E-mail: [email protected]
East African Packaging Solutions Ltd.P O Box 1189, Jinja, UgandaTel: 043 4120432/ 4120134Fax: 043 4120141E-mail: [email protected]
SARAYA East AfricaP O Box 23740, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 312 727 292Email: [email protected]: www.saraya-eastafrica.com
SERVICES
East African Underwriters Ltd.P O Box 22936,Kampala, UgandaTel. +256 414 232 893/ 233 794Fax: +256 414 234 221E-mail: [email protected]
Liberty Life Assurance UgandaP O Box 22938, Kampala UgandaTel: +256 414 233 794/ 254 708
Fax: +256 414 256 414/ 259 643E-mail: [email protected]
Software Applications (Uganda) Ltd.P O Box 22811, Kampala UgandaTel: +256 414 531 521/2/3Fax: +256 414 531 524E-mail: [email protected]
Excel Construction Ltd.P O Box 1202, Jinja UgandaTel: +256 414 221 996/ 505959Fax: +256 434 123 150/ 414 220 482E-mail:[email protected]@excelconstruction.orgWebsite: www.excelconstruction.org
TOURISMMarasa Africa Central Reservations OfficePlot 96-98, 5th Street, Industrial AreaP O Box 22827, Kampala UgandaTel: +256 312 260260/1 +256 414 255 992Fax: +256 312 260 262Email: [email protected]: www.marasa.net Mweya Safari LodgeP O Box 22827, Kampala UgandaTel: +256 312 260 260/1Fax: +256 312 260 262Lodge Tel. No: +256 414 340 054Lodge Fax No: +256 414 340 056E-mail: [email protected]: www.mweyalodge.com
Paraa Safari LodgeP O Box 22827, Kampala UgandaTel: +256 312 260 260/1Fax: +256 312 260 262Lodge Tel. No: +256 772 788 880Lodge Fax No: +256 392 280 588E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.paraalodge.com
Chobe Safari LodgeP O Box 22827, Kampala UgandaTel: 031 2260260/1Fax: +256 031 2260262E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.chobelodgeuganda.com
Silverback LodgeP O Box 22827, Kampala UgandaTel: +256 312 260 260/1Fax: +256 312 260 262E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.silverbacklodge.com
Jinja Sailing ClubPlot 1-5 Nile Pier Road, Nile CrescentP O Box 54, Jinja, Uganda
Tel: +256 434 120 222 / 333Fax: +256 434 123 174Email: [email protected]: www.jinjasailingclub.com
Kakira Guest HouseP. O. Box 121, Jinja, UgandaTel: +256 414 444 000Email: [email protected]
RWANDAMarasa Umubano HotelBoulevard de l’umugandaP. O. Box 874 Kigali, RwandaTel: + 250 788 136000 / + 250 252 593500Email: [email protected] /[email protected]: www.umubanohotel.rw
KENYAMarasa Africa Kenya Central Reservations OfficeSimco Plaza, 5th Floor, Suite 501Lusaka Road, Industrial AreaP O Box 48995-00100 GPO Nairobi, KenyaTel: +254 20 557 009Mobile: +254 737 799 990 / 2Fax: +254 20 556 126Email: [email protected]: www.marasa.net
Aberdare Country Club/ The ArkP O Box 48995-00100 Nairobi, KenyaTel: +254 20 214 415/17+254 722 205 407Fax: +254 20 556 126Email:[email protected]: www.thearkkenya.com www.aberdarecountryclub.com
Mara Leisure CampMarasa Africa Central Reservations Office P. O. Box 48995-00100 Nairobi, KenyaTel: +254 20 557 009 +254 732 434 455Email: [email protected]: www.maraleisurecamp.co.ke
INDIAMarasa Hospitality Private LimitedBakhtawar, 11th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021Tel: +91-22-22882517 / 22882518
Marasa Sarovar Portico RajkotAddress: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,Limda Chowk, Opp. Shastri Maidan,Rajkot – 360001, IndiaTel: +912 813 016 000Fax: +912 812 465 263Direct: +919 978 969 671Email: [email protected] / [email protected]: www.sarovarhotels.com
Marasa Sarovar Premiere TirupatiUpadhyaya Nagar, Karakambadi Road Tirupati – 517 507, IndiaTel: +918 776 660 000 / 766 000 6565Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
GROUP SERVICESMadhvani Group LimitedP O Box 54, Jinja UgandaTel. +256 434 121 318 / +256 332 342 100Fax: +256 434 123 174
Madhvani Group Projects DivisionPlot 96-98, 5th Street, Industrial AreaP O Box 6361 Kampala UgandaTel: +256 414 259 390/4/5Fax: +256 414 259 399E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Madhvani Group Central Purchasing DivisionP O Box 54 Jinja, UgandaTel: +256 332 343 100 / 200Fax: +256 434 120 696 / 121 217Email: [email protected]
TPSC UgandaKakira Airstrip P O Box 121, Jinja, UgandaTel: +256 434 121 938Fax: +256 434 121 474 / 130 040E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
East African Distributors Ltd.P O Box 22938, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 255 432Fax: +256 414 255 433Mobile: (256) 75 2741373E-Mail: [email protected]
East African Building Solutions Ltd.Plot 96-98, 5th Street, Industrial AreaP O Box 33479, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 312 259 390E-mail:[email protected]
Industrial Security Services Ltd.P O Box 1483, Jinja, UgandaTel: +256 434 131 769Fax: +256 434 123 174E-mail: [email protected]
Madhvani Properties DivisionP O Box 33479 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 772 799978 +256 772 760 110E-mail: [email protected]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY / EDUCATIONMuljibhai Madhvani FoundationP O Box 54 Jinja UgandaTel: +256 414 255 432/ 773 215 554Fax: +256 312 263 999/ 414 255 433E-mail: [email protected]: www.madhvanifoundation.com
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4 How sugarcane maturity affects the industry
6 Madhvani Group awarded, takes EABC chair
7 Liberty appreciates customers, unveils business
insurance
8 Excel Construction completes MUK project
10 Families and friends reunite more than 45 years after
leaving Kakira
14 Madhvani Steel receives UNBS certification
15 Standard Bank partnership going strong
16 Pictorial
18 Tree planting crusader visits MGL
20 Kakira Sugar Limited hosts outgrower engagement
activities
21 Toyota Executives visit MGL
22 Kakira Sugar protecting water resources
23 Madhvani Group contributes to Kimaka Army Gym
24 Makepasi gives mobility to PWDs
25 Madhvani Group donates to eye care for children
26 Marasa Africa receives safari guides commendation
28 Kakira schools conclude a stellar 2017
30 Kakira hosts National Darts Contest, Kakira Golf
Open
31 Uganda mourns Timothy Ayiekoh
32 Joining the Madhvani Group
33 Uganda International Trade Fair pictorial
NEW LOOK of MARASA UMUBANO. COMING SOON...
ProprietorsMadhvani Group Ltd.Plot 25 Main Street,
P. O. Box 54, Jinja
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Tel: +256 - 41 - 4444000E-mail: [email protected]
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ContactsJinja:
Madhvani Group Ltd.Plot 25, Main Street,
P. O. Box 54, JinjaTel: +256 - 33 - 2342100/200
Kakira:Kakira Sugar Ltd.
10km Jinja - Iganga RoadTel: +256 41 - 4444333/6
Kampala:Madhvani Group Corporate Office
Plot 96 - 98, 5th StreetIndustrial Area, Kampala
Tel: +256 - 41 - 4259390/4/5
Design/LayoutLarry Mulindwa
Tel: +256 77 2509 128E-mail: [email protected]
Editor’s NoteWelcome to a new edition of the Madhvani Group Magazine and a new year, 2018. This is the time when most people make the resolutions they may spend the rest of the year breaking. At the Madhvani Group, it is a time to take stock of the year gone by and look ahead as we consolidate our achievements, our quality and our family.
Each year comes with dark days and with rainbows. Among the dark days was the loss of beloved colleagues, one of whom is remembered in this edition. Timothy Ayiekoh, national football legend, coach and mentor is hailed not just for his performance, but for changing the lives of so many young sports people within the Madhvani Group.
Another cloud on our horizon has been the harvesting of immature cane in the sugar industry. The aggregate losses to farmers, the economy and the industry are huge, and we hope the feature on understanding cane importance will open every reader’s eyes to the urgent need for legislation within the sugar industry.
However, the good always outweighs the bad. Madhvani Group has continued its culture of excellence, winning commendations from the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda and the Uganda Tour Guides Association among others. Madhvani Group Executive Director Jim Kabeho was elected to head the East African Business Council, cementing our relevance and contribution as business leaders in the region.
We have contributed daily to the environment, planting thousands of trees, and as you will learn in this edition, treating our waste water to international standards before releasing it back into Mother Nature. Conserving nature is arguably the most important component to any sustainable development plan, and the Madhvani Group is certainly doing its part.
We are also particularly proud of the strides our Steel Division has made. Madhvani Steel is an ISO certified and now, UNBS-approved maker of steel products. Our dedication to ensuring the best technologies and peak quality has won Madhvani Steel an impressive customer list, among which is Zenitaka-Hyundai, the company working on the new landmark suspension bridge over the River Nile in Jinja.
We hosted several esteemed guests and business partners, whose support we appreciate as we look forward to what 2018 holds. For Excel Construction, which is the only Ugandan company prequalified to work with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) drilling for oil in western Uganda, there are exciting new frontiers to look forward to.
Here’s to a blessed 2018; onward and upward.
Angela Kintu [email protected]
Contents
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Just like any other plant, sugarcane also ripens, and in the sugar industry it is important to mill cane that has reached proper maturity. Ensuring maturity is one of the major ways in which sugar producers and sugarcane farmers can reduce losses and increase on their yields.
The growth and maturity of sugarcane are largely dependent on the climate, although of course the cane variety and crop management practices also play a part. Sugarcane thrives best in tropical hot sunny areas. When sugar is mature, it will have accumulated the highest possible amount of sucrose, which is the natural sugar from which we make our sugar crystals. When the sugar is immature, it contains more of fructose and other sugars which cannot be processed into sugar crystals.
The ideal climatic conditions for production of maximum sugar from sugarcane include a long, sunny, and hot (32 °C to 38 °C) growing season with moderate to high levels of rainfall (1100 to 1500 mm total), with long sunshine hours. During the harvest season, it should ideally be dry and cooler. Sugarcane grows well in loamy fertile soil mixed with salt and lime on flat or gently sloping land. Depending on the climate, sugarcane can take anything between 9 months and 24 months to mature.
In Busoga region, the temperature and sunshine hours are low, while relative humidity is high due to the proximity of Lake Victoria. Under these conditions, the cane optimally matures in 18 to 20 months.
There is a scientific way to calculate the maturity index of a particular field, but typically when cane is mature, the leaves turn yellow and dry out, reducing in number to about 5 per plant. When you tap the mature canes you will hear a metallic sound and the top internodes are notably shorter than the internodes of the rest of the stalk.
In order to properly harvest the mature cane, it is cut to ground level to include the bottom nodes, which are very rich in sugar. It is cleaned properly to remove leaves, trash and roots and should ideally be immediately taken to the factory with 24 hours.
If the harvesting of cane is not properly managed, it affects the cane yield and the sugar recovery. Cane yield refers to the number of tonnes of sugarcane a farmer can harvest per acre grown, while sugar recovery is a measure of how much sugar the factory can extract per tonne of sugarcane.Immature cane affecting the industry
Over the past few years, the aggregate sugar production in the country dropped, and the harvesting of immature cane was one of the factors to blame. There was a scarcity of sugarcane due to prolonged drought and unfavourable climatic conditions, but sugar mills continued to demand and pay increased rates for the scarce sugarcane.
As a result, many outgrower farmers were tempted to harvest whatever sugarcane they had in order to cash in on the situation, harvesting cane at 14 months and less. When the cane is mature, the sugar recovery is between 8 and 10%. With the immature cane, however, recovery went as low as 5%. That means the factory was only able to recover half as much sugar as usual, leading to huge losses to the factory and also in tax revenue for the government.
And the losses also extend to the farmers, whose yields dropped substantially. For instance, a farmer could harvest about 37 tonnes of cane per acre when the crop was at 18 to
20 months maturity. This dropped to about 25 tonnes of cane per acre of immature cane harvested. It has been calculated that for every month that the farmers fail to let the cane grow, they lose an average two tonnes of weight per acre.
Farmers are paid per tonne of cane delivered, so harvesting immature cane is a lose-lose scenario for all concerned – from farmer to factory to government and the regional market of East Africa. It is imperative that all industry stakeholders understand the importance of sugarcane management to minimise these losses.
How sugarcane maturity affects the industry
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Madhvani Group awarded, takesEABC chair
The year 2017 closed with a number of commendations, certificates and letters of appreciation to the Madhvani Group. The Group was recognised for contribution to the protection of the environment, as well as numerous philanthropic and humanitarian donations.
With reference to the trophies pictured, the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda awarded Kakira Sugar Limited for outstanding corporate social responsibility which impacted
the community in 2016/2107. KSL emerged 1st Runner up in CSR Community Development category, with the judges singling out a partnership project between KSL and the Joint Clinical Research Centre.
Busoga College Mwiri also recognised the Madhvani Group for supporting the school and contributing to an endowment fund for students.
Over the past year, Liberty Life Assurance Uganda Ltd expanded into eastern Uganda, setting up offices in Mbale and on Kakira estate.
According to Managing Director Joseph Almeida, the worksite partnership with Kakira Sugar Limited has been wildly successful, with over 600 policies signed on from various staff members.
“In an effort to give back to the Kakira community, we identified needs to which Liberty has made a contribution,” Almeida said.
Each village on the estate has a funeral committee which collects contributions from members in order to support each other in the event of the death of a loved one. Liberty provided utensils (cups and plates) to each of these committees because whenever there is a gathering, there is always food served. They would no longer have to rent or borrow these facilities.
Furthermore, Liberty provided scholastic materials to all the P7 candidates in the 8 Kakira estate primary schools.
Almeida stressed that the company is constantly looking for new ways to meet client needs. To that end, Liberty launched a new product, the Business Owner Life Insurance, which ensures a business continues to have running capital in the event of the death or serious illness and incapacitation of the business owner. This year, we can also expect a hospital cash plan and new education saving product to hit the market.
Liberty appreciates customers, unveils business insurance
Kabeho addresses an EABC conference
Right to left: Almeida, KSL General Manager Christian Vincke and the headmaster of Kabiaza Primary School at the school grounds
KSL Assistant General Manager Kenneth Barungi hands over some of the items 7
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Excel Construction Ltd. continues to meet international standards and build on its reputation in the Ugandan Construction Industry.
The company was awarded a project for construction of two new teaching facilities and renovation and rehabilitation of old structures in Makerere University, Kampala (MUK).
The project that was worth USD 13M was financed by the African Development Bank.
The project was handed over on time, without any major budget overruns whilst maintaining quality standards that were acceptable to both the Client and Donor’s satisfaction.
Excel’s Managing Director, Mr Malkit Singh Saini also shared exciting prospects for the company’s future in the Oil and Gas industry. The company has been prequalified as an “EPC” (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contractor by “CNOOC”(China National Offshore Oil Corporation)
CNOOC along with TOTAL E&P (U) Ltd., Tullow Uganda Ltd. are among the major players in the Global Oil and Gas industry and Excel has been working with all three companies since the exploration started.
Mr. Saini further added the fact that out of all potential Ugandan construction companies that had applied for this qualification, only Excel Construction Ltd. based on its
credentials and potential was selected thus making it the only locally owned “EPC” construction company in Uganda.
He attributed this as a major landmark in the company’s history stressing that it has been achieved after more than ten years of working in the oil and gas industry and credited this achievement to the company’s spirit of teamwork, organization, management and expertise.
The company’s management and staff are looking forward and keenly expecting a very successful and exciting opportunity to be part of the country’s development in the oil and gas sector.
An E-learning room
Main entrance and front facade of the building
The main reception areaSouth facade of the building
Isometric and rear facade of the building
The kitchen and canteen area
The north facade of the building with parking area
Excel Construction completes MUK project
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Isn’t it sad how life can change in an instant? One moment, the residents of Kakira were going about their daily lives and within a few days they were forced to pack their bags and leave the country! About 50,000 – 60,000 people had a harsh journey when, in late 1972, Asians were expelled from Uganda. Some people went to the USA, Canada and India and many went to the UK.
Suddenly, the whole world changed for expelled Asians who had to find refuge in new surroundings. Without any exceptions, all affected by the expulsion had to be resilient, dedicated and make exceptional sacrifices for their loved ones. They all suffered hardship to bring up their young families in challenging environments. It was inevitable that we, the former residents of Kakira, would miss our friends and neighbours who came from a very close-knit community.
The past year has been a rollercoaster of a ride as my brothers, some friends and I set about doing what we have long dreamed of: bringing the Kakira Parivar (family) back together again. Here, I share some of the best moments in the journey that saw some 600 people, who were originally from Kakira, reunite after more than 45 years.
My two younger brothers Harshad and Rasik and I with two close friends, Parshotam Nakum and Hitesh Jolapara decided to form an organising committee to arrange the event in 2017. Harshad and Hitesh set up a Facebook group called “Kakira Family Group” in December 2016 and people with a connection to Kakira were invited to join the group. Facebook being the leading social media platform used worldwide has played a pivotal role in communicating and recruiting members.
Prakash Chavda, the chairman of the organising committee
Two former Madhvani Primary School teachers Pritam Singh Sagoo and Vrajesh Parmar reunited after 53 years!
BBC Asian Network Radio interviewing ex Kakira residents of their experiences of sad and sudden departure of beloved Kakira in 1972
Kakira families hold grand UK reunion 45 years afterinfamous 1972 expulsion
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In a short time, the membership grew to more than 250. The committee utilised WhatsApp, emails, telephone contacts and word of mouth to build a reliable database of records for enrolling the reunion attendees.
Having decided on the London venue for 11th November 2017, the organising committee had regular meetings to plan for the big event. Attendance to the reunion was strictly by pre-registration to ensure appropriate logistics arrangements including security for such a big event.
During the weeks that followed, we found ourselves conversing with new people every day, talking about our childhood memories of Kakira and sharing old photos. It was not long before we realised that we were all yearning to see each other again - very soon!
To our surprise the response to the invitations was phenomenal. In addition to our families and friends, we got acceptances from Julius Peter Moto (Uganda High Commissioner to UK & Ireland), Shailesh Lakhman Vara (a Kakira-born UK Member of Parliament), Mike Gapes (a UK Member of Parliament based locally to the event venue) and Nimisha Jayantbhai Madhvani (representing the Madhvani family). We were also fortunate to have received sponsorship from the Madhvani Family and Madhvani Group.
The doors opened at 3.00pm and the event was everything it had promised to be. Nearly 600 people were in attendance, which included people from the USA, Canada, India and, of course, Kakira. We were especially blessed to have two former teachers from the Madhvani Primary School.
As the guests arrived, all I could see was people hugging each other, laughing and crying tears of joy. It was truly a dream come true. With God’s grace and blessings, our Parivar had finally come together again after forty-five years.
After a few hours of meeting and greeting we kicked off the speeches by holding a minute’s silence to remember those loved ones who passed on. Following this, myself, Shailesh Vara (MP), HE Julius Peter Moto, Mike Gapes (MP), Mr. Pritam Singh Sagoo and Mr. Mahmood Awan (Kakira resident now living in Canada) gave short speeches. The speakers talked about a wide range of wonderful topics close to their hearts, including their memories of Kakira, their early experiences of settling in their new country, the progress that Kakira has made in recent decades, what they are doing now and what ambitions they hold for the future. We also took time to remember our much-loved teachers at the Madhvani Primary School and the Late Mrs. Bhanimasi Patel (who used to serve muwogo (cassava) during break times); all of whom played
a significant role in our upbringing. Later the audience was shown a corporate video of Kakira Sugar demonstrating that Kakira they left so many years ago is developing very well both commercially and environmentally. All were overjoyed to see their beloved Kakira in motion again!
After the speeches we had a traditional Indian buffet dinner for the guests. Plenty of food was needed to energise us for the Kakira-style Ras Garba (Indian folk dance), which was to follow. After dinner was served, Nimisha Madhvani gave an inspiring speech about Kakira’s history and the journey to where we are today. It was fabulous to have her there to represent the Madhvani family, without whom the event would not have been complete. The evening then continued with traditional music and Ras Garba long into the evening. It was like watching Garbi Chowk (now the Kakira Guest House site) coming to life again! Our childhood spirit was in full swing as people of all ages participated enthusiastically. The music group was also from Kakira, consisting of close family members headed by Harsukh Ramji Chavda, whose father worked at Late Mr. Manubhai Madhvani’s bungalow in 1960s.I truly hope that all the guests enjoyed themselves. I also am sure that everyone will have taken away their unique and fond memories of the day. A key highlight for me was seeing my teacher, Mr Pritam Singh Sagoo. I remember him to be a strict man who commanded respect and discipline from his pupils. Although we all feared him, we always knew he was fair and had our best interests at heart. Seeing him again made me cry with joy and appreciation. I also thought, “How wonderful it must be for him to see all his students again – many of whom are now grandparents themselves!”
Another moment that, for me, sums up the event was what happened when Nimisha Madhvani arrived. She appeared incredibly pleased to see HE Julius Peter Moto and as she entered the venue said: “Wow, what are you doing here?” with a huge smile.
To this, Mr Moto responded, “I have come to meet my brothers and sisters from Kakira!” This was a truly heart-felt reply, which perfectly reflected the sentiments that everybody in the room was feeling.
Overall, I cannot put into words how proud I have been to be able to chair this reunion. I am truly grateful to all those who participated in making it happen, including the Madhvani family, the organising committee, the volunteers on the day and each of the guests that made the special effort to be there. We are all fortunate to have been able to reunite after so many years. I am now looking forward to staying in touch with the Kakira Parivar and strengthening those wonderful friendships. Maybe the next reunion will even be in Kakira!
VIPs from left Mike Gaps MP for Ilford South, Shailesh Vara MP for North West Cambridgeshire and HE Julius P Moto - Uganda High Commissioner to UK & Ireland
A minute of silence held in loving memory of departed souls who were dearly missed by all
Nimisha J Madhvani addressing the gathering on behalf of the Madhvani family
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Since its rehabilitation and reopening, the Madhvani Group Limited Steel Division has been growing from strength to strength. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified composite steel plant with a capacity to produce 40,000 tonnes of hot rolled products each year.
Speaking about the plant’s capabilities, General Manager Abhai Kumar Singh said it is equipped with a 15 MT Induction Furnace, STS Italian-made Continuous Casting Billet Machine, and a Danieli and Pomini make rolling mill which is operated through a PLC.
“The PLC is a digital computer used for the automation of various electro-mechanical industrial processes,” Singh explains. “We are among the most advanced steel plants in the country with state-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment,” he adds.
The automation ensures quality and is specially designed to survive the extreme heat of the steel making process.
The plant has a capacity to produce 40,000 TPA with a wide range of products such as Angles, Round and Ribbed Bars, Flats and TMT Bars from 8 mm to 32 mm.
In Uganda, many steel manufacturers use scrap metal in their operations. However, in order to maintain consistent quality, Madhvani Steel produces the entire range of TMT Bars using imported Billets from Russia and South Africa, who are Tier One manufacturers.
In 2017, Madhvani Steel achieved UNBS certification, as a mark of product quality and adhering to industry standards. The assured quality of the steel products has attracted many high value local and international clients.
Esteemed customers of Madhvani Steel include Zenitaka-Hyundai, which is currently constructing the new suspension bridge across River Nile; Roko Construction, which has been an industry leader since its inception in 1969 and the China Communications Construction Company Ltd, which is currently constructing the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway Project.
Standard Bank partnership going strongOn October 10, 2017, Kakira Sugar Limited hosted guests from valued partners, Standard Bank. Mr. Helmut Engelbrecht is the Head of Investment Bank Client Coverage for Africa Regions and Ms. Heloise Smith is the Regional Head for the Consumer Sector in East Africa.
They shared their impressions of KSL
Mr. Engelbrecht: I’ve been to Uganda before, but this is my first visit to Kakira estate and it has been wonderful. My main focus was to visit the new refinery and I have found it to be professionally implemented and a first class operation. You can see that there is real effort made to constantly improve, expand and make things better.
I would not compare KSL to a similar business on the continent. I would, in fact, compare it to any general manufacturing business. I have visited manufacturers of different products in South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya, and I can say Kakira sits comfortably among the top in best practices and professionalism.
Ms. Smith: I agree that Kakira is definitely among the best of the industries in the region. There is an obvious sense of family and tradition among the workforce. We had a rare chance to visit not only the factory, but also the estate. We’ve seen the schools, the hospital, KORD and agricultural activities and it is so good to see the obvious investment in the community.
As financiers, this gives us great confidence in the longevity and integrity of the business, and I can say that Kakira and Standard Bank will definitely be partners for a long time to come. We have been part of the journey for several years now and we are excited to be part of the continuous development, vertical integration and improvement of Kakira.
Helmut Engelbrecht
Madhvani Group and Kakira Sugar Ltd executives with Ms. Smith and Mr. Engelbrecht during the tour of Kakira estateMadhvani Steel
receives UNBS certification
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1. Trainee clinical officers receiving practical instruction at Kakira Hospital. Kakira Sugar Limited provides internship and industrial training opportunities for up to 250 young Ugandan students each year – 4.11.17
2. A team from Diageo view the power control room during a visit to Kakira Sugar factory and distillery. Visiting were: Helge Jacobsen - Global Procurement Director for Africa, Turkey, Russia & Eastern Europe, Owen Griffiths - Global Procurement Director Raw Materials and Logistics, Kasidhi Omondi - Head of Sustainable Agriculture Sourcing, Rosemary Mwaniki - Head of Procurement Kenya Breweries Limited, Joshua Muwema - Head of Procurement Uganda Breweries Limited and Shane Healy - Supply Chain Director Uganda Breweries Limited – 22.09.17
3. The Ambassador of Germany to Uganda, Dr. Albrecht Conze, (extreme right) visited Kakira accompanied by his wife (second right) and Oliver Jünger, the Director KfW Office Kampala (second left). They were met by KSL Works Manager Chris Strathern and General Manager Christian Vincke – 13.11.17
4. A delegation of businesspeople under the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) visit Kakira. This was one of the activities on the sidelines of the CII-Exim Bank Regional conclave on India-East Africa Conference – 24.12.17
5. A team of councillors from Jinja Municipality visit Kakira Sugar Limited.
6. Chris Strathern – KSL Works Manager, Constance Arinaitwe – KfW Office Manager, Oliver Jünger – Director KfW Office Kampala, Kathrin Kästle – Senior Project Manager, Energy, Hans Hinrich Schnelle – Deputy Head Of Cooperation, Farhan Nakhooda – Madhvani Group Projects Director, Anna Nicholaeva Schniepper – KfW Project Coordinator German Embassy and Kenneth Barungi – KSL Assistant General Manager during a visit by KfW – 25.08.17
7. Left to Right: Anita Vanessa, PRO and Secretary to the JMDs; Christian Vincke, KSL General Manager; Asha Rajnikant Madhvani; Nita Tanna; Tushar Tanna and Anita Shetty, Executive Assistant to the JMDs.
8. From left: Suka Odedra, Joint Managing Director Mayur Madhvani, Krunal Odedra, Samat Keshwala, Ranmal Keshwala and Harish Kalra - CFC Madhvani Group at Kakira Sugar Limited
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At the Madhvani Group Ltd (MGL), we care about the environment, and we carry out an extensive tree planting programme through Kakira Sugar Limited.
By the end of 2017, KSL had planted over 50,000 trees on the nucleus and satellite estates, as well as in outgrower areas. These include 5,500 Eucalyptus, 36,350 Grevillea, 1,610 Casuarina and 750 Auracaria plants.
This was in addition to 22,220 pine trees planted at Kayunga, Mawangala and Bufulubi.
22,220 Pine
5,500 Eucalyptus
1,610 Casuarina
36,350 Grevillea
In recent years, the world has experienced drastic changes in the climate. In Uganda, the regular weather patterns and seasons have been greatly affected – with dire consequences for our agriculture-based nation. The sugar industry has been affected by prolonged droughts, while heavy rains have caused disasters such as the landslides on Mt. Elgon in eastern Uganda.
The rapid climatic change has been largely due to irresponsible behaviour on our part, such as poor waste disposal, water and air pollution and widespread indiscriminate cutting of trees.
Geoffrey Ayeni Walker decided to help raise awareness about the climate change in Uganda by walking from Kampala to Kapchorwa – a distance of 260km. Ayeni covered the walk in 12 days, and succeeded in planting and distributing over 5,000 seedlings of mahogany, grevillea and prunus Africana seedlings at different stops along the way.
One of Ayeni’s main stop overs in Jinja district was to the Kakira estate, where he was received by Safety Health and Environment Manager Geoffrey Wabomba and Horticulture Superintendent James Mawa. He planted several trees at Mutai Primary School. “I was impressed with the operations at the factory and appreciative of the effort that Kakira Sugar Limited has put into the environment,” Ayeni said of his visit. “I would like to hold industrial conferences to showcase Kakira so that other companies can use the model and also take the environment as seriously.”
In order to reverse the adverse effects of climate change, we are all encouraged to embrace renewable energy technologies like solar, biogas and improved cook stoves.
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Kakira hosts outgrower engagement activities
On August 25th, 2017, Kakira Sugar Limited received a delegation from Toyota, which included top management from Continental and International Head Offices both in South Africa and Japan.
Baisama Awori, the Uganda National Sales and Marketing Manager spoke to the Madhvani Group Magazine about the visit.
What was your general impression of Kakira as a business and how the estate is run?
The visitors and I were pleased to see a professionally managed Cane Growing and Sugar Manufacturing operation. The level of technological automation was impressive.
How long has Toyota been supplying vehicles to Kakira and other companies in the Madhvani Group and what has the relationship been like during this period?
Toyota Uganda Limited has been supplying vehicles to Kakira and other Madhvani Group Companies as far back as Year 1997. We cannot underestimate the value of this mutually beneficial relationship. We cannot claim to be 100% perfect in everything we do but we in the Toyota family subscribe to the “KAIZEN” culture whereby we strive to continually improve on our Products, Services, and Processes for purposes of maximizing Customer satisfaction. The other Madhvani Companies we have been privileged to sell Motor Vehicles to include Excel Construction, East African Underwriters, Chobe Lodge and East African Packaging Solutions.
Toyota Executivesvisit Madhvani Group
Do we rank anywhere among your top Ugandan clients?
Kakira certainly ranks in the top 30 of our Customer profile. We look forward to doing additional business for many years into the future.
What is the purpose of your visit to Kakira and did you achieve your objective?
Our purpose for this visit was to showcase our valued Customers like Kakira to our visitors. The objective was achieved in our visitors appreciating the current size of the Fleet and understanding the opportunity to do more business. Our time was short during the visit but we would have loved to spend more time enjoying the sheer beauty of Jinja and its Tourist attractions.
Any future plans for Toyota, not only with regard to Kakira, but Uganda/East Africa in general.
Toyota recognizes that East Africa (inclusive of Uganda) is on the verge of an Economic boom related to focus around the Extractive Industries. Toyota Uganda will continue to expand in Uganda with special emphasis on Workshop and Parts Dealer outlets around the Country. Our aim is to be a responsible Corporate Citizen that contributes meaningfully to the Country and Society.
For three days in November 2017, Kakira Sugar Limited hosted outgrower farmers on a learning tour of the estate.
They visited the factory, Agronomy research facility and the fields, among other activities. KSL maintains a long and mutually beneficial relationship with over 9,000 outgrower farmers.
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The Madhvani Group has contributed to the refurbishment and equipping of a modern gym at Uganda People’s Defence Forces Command and Staff College at Kimaka in Jinja. The Group donated gym equipment worth USD 20,000, while Excel Construction did the construction work.
On September 15, 2017 the Gym was commissioned by Indian High Commissioner to Uganda Shri Ravi Shanker, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces General David Muhoozi and the College Commandant Lt. Gen. Andrew Gutti.
Kakira Sugar Limited General Manager Christian Vincke and Company Secretary S. K. Iyengar attended the occasion.
Kakira Sugar Ltd protecting water resources As part of the sustainable growth and development of Kakira Sugar Limited, the company operates an effluent treatment plant (ETP) – one of only four such plants in Uganda.
The ETP treats the effluent, or waste water, that comes from the factory so that it is fit to be released into nature. Effluent comes from the factory Mills, Centrifugals and Filter stations carrying mud, spilled oil, waste water and sugars that have not been extracted during the factory process.
According to Water Superintendent Mutwalib Lubanga, who is in charge of the ETP, the effluent goes through two main stages: Primary Treatment and Biological Treatment. In the primary stage, the effluent goes through an oil trap tank to remove the oil, and then it is sent through a clarifying tank and a decanter. In these two tanks, the PH is equalised, as mud or other solid particles in the effluent are separated off. The final liquid is sent to the next phase while the mud is collected to be returned to the fields.
In the biological treatment stage, there are two main phases which both use bacteria to break down the effluent further: Anaerobic (bacteria without oxygen) and Aerobic (bacteria with oxygen). In the anaerobic process, the bacteria need only food, heat and the right PH to break down the effluent, releasing methane gas. In the aerobic phase, the bacteria feed on any remaining sugars in the effluent while extra oxygen is pumped into the tank.
After this the water is clean, and is fed into a buffer tank containing live fish. The fact that the fish are thriving and reproducing confirms that the water has been purified. It then goes through a set of charcoal and sand filters, from where clean water is fed into a stream locally known as River Chico.
Lubanga explains that the recent addition of the oil trap, a surge tank to collect and control the flow of raw effluent in case of emergencies and extra oxygen pumps for the aerobic process have greatly improved the efficiency of the ETP. It consistently cleans water to well above the requisite National Environment Management Authority standards.
Kakira sponsors 2017 waste management conference
Kakira Sugar Limited recently contributed USD 2,000 in sponsorship towards the 5th annual Eastern Africa Waste Management Conference organised by NEMA. The event was held in Kampala from 23rd to 25th August 2017.
KSL sent three representatives to the conference who made a presentation on the utilisation of bagasse to make electricity. Kakira Sugar Limited was awarded a certificate of outstanding sponsorship.
Madhvani Group equipsKimaka Army Gym
Left to right: Mr. Iyengar, Ambassador Shanker, General Muhoozi and Mr. Vincke unveil the commemorative plaque
Lubanga explaining how the ETP works
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In November 2017, the Madhvani Group donated ten million Uganda shillings to the Organisation of Parents with Deaf Children. The OPDC began as a support group for parents with deaf children, but has since expanded to offer help to an overwhelming number of those with visual impairments.
Sebastian Waiswa, who runs the organisation, said they were moved to help children with visual challenges because many cases of blindness in children could have been avoided with early checkups and interventions.
The OPDC organises regular free eye clinics at Rana Medical Centre in Jinja, where ophthalmologist Dr. Priya Gupta gives free eye checkups and, where possible, treatment. Difficult cases are referred to the eye clinic in Mengo Hospital in Kampala for review, and the OPDC also pays the cost of transport and any required treatment.
Aaron Muyinda, a young man who benefitted from a corneal transplant in August this year, was able to see his own mother’s face for the first time in his life. The joy with which they both recall that event is still overwhelming for his mother, who has tears in her eyes as she recounts the struggle to restore Aaron’s sight. He is scheduled to have a second operation to restore sight in his second eye.
Any assistance towards this cause may be sent directly to OPDC through Sebastian on [email protected] or to Helping Uganda Schools, a UK-based charity that supports the OPDC camps.
Contributing to free eye care for children
The management of Makepasi Match Ltd and Mr. Pratap Madhvani and family are offering regular support to persons with disabilities (PWDs). Three times a year, they donate wheelchairs to those in need, giving priority to children, orphans and widows. Where possible, Makepasi also offers employment to persons with disabilities.
Between August and December 2017, a total of 12 persons with disability received wheelchairs, tricycles and crutches to assist in their mobility. For many of them, this provided the opportunity to finally be able to go to school. For others, the wheelchairs would enable them to seek and access employment. The donations were given and received as follows.
Mr. Keshwala gave wheelchairs to Richard Changa and Esther Namusobya. Changa is currently employed at Makepasi Match, while Esther was partially lame and was then involved in an accident. She takes care of six children alone and is considering working at Makepasi.
Sawan Keshwala gave a wheelchair to Mr. Sylvester Kirya, who said he would now seek employment at Makepasi because the chair had given him the ability to move to work.
Eshan Madhvani gave chairs to Ms. Rashida Namaganda, Abudalah Otieno and Irene Nandago. Rashida and Otieno will now be able to attend school. Otieno contracted polio at the age of two and has never been able to go to school. Nandago’s wheelchair was paid for jointly by Eshan and Makepasi, and handed over by Eshan and the Chief Engineer of Makepasi, Mr. Balakrishnan. She is an unemployed single mother aged 23 from Mayuge.
Natalya Madhvani gave wheelchairs to Brenda Zuliana and Shadia Namulondo. Zulaina, who is only 14 years old, had stopped going to school altogether. She now intends to
resume schooling. Namulondo was born disabled. Her father passed away and as her mother works she is often left alone. The tricycle will enable her to attend school and get much-needed physiotherapy.
Makepasi Supervisor Mr. Francis Mukuye handed over crutches to Esther Mirembe, whose father passed away. She lives with her mother and will now be able to reach school on time.
Mr. Rabindra Motwani, who was visiting from Hong Kong, gave a wheelchair to Ms. Nakato Munawala, who has been immobile and confined to her sister’s home.
Mr. Alfred Omara of the Madhvani Group Central Purchasing Division gave a tricycle to Jamawa Naigembe. She is a mother of three and a widow. She was born disabled and the tricycle will enable her to take care of her grandchildren.
Makepasi staff Mr. Ravi Vaishnav and Mr. Jackson handed over a wheelchair to Harriet Nambuya. She is an orphan who was born with both physical disabilities and visual impairment for which she has had treatment. She has just completed Primary 7.
Makepasi General Manager Subramanian K, and staff Mary Masesa Ahairwe and Richard Itazi handed over a tricycle to Hawa Kagoya. Hawa has been disabled since the age of three and is now a widow. She is a mother of four and sells groceries near her home to support her family. She is considering working at Makepasi.
Makepasi Production Manager Mary Masesa is the official coordinator of the wheelchair programme. Anyone seeking similar assistance can email her at [email protected] or contact her directly at Makepasi Match.
Makepasi gives mobility to PWDs
Omara and Jamawa
Eshan Madhvani and Mr. Balakrishnan give to Irene Nandago
Natalya Madhvani and Zulaina
Rabindra and Nakato
Subramanian, Ahairwe and Itazi with beneficiary Kagoya
Mr. Keshwala and Changa
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On 24th November 2017, Paraa Safari Lodge was awarded a commendation from the Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA) as the Best High End Lodge in Uganda, while Marasa Africa was commended for its support to USAGA.
Marasa Africa also recently concluded soft refurbishments of the reception, the Captain’s Table Restaurant and Falls Lounge at Paraa Safari Lodge.
In conjunction with the Uganda Tourism Board, Marasa also participated in international tourism expos to raise awareness about what Uganda has to offer, as well as to reach out to foreign tourism markets. Marasa Africa Director of Operations Anil Ghei and Head of Sales and Marketing Mako Maradzika showcased Marasa at the World Travel Market, and international tourism expo, from November 6th to 8th.
The newest Marasa destination, Marasa Umubano Hotel, Kigali also hosted a series of culinary events, most notably an African Food festival, which featured chefs cooking live local delicacies, and the Beaujolais Nouveau Wine and Cheese Celebration. The exclusive November 24th event was organised by the French Embassy and attended by Ambassadors, Diplomats and many of Rwanda’s VIPs.
Marasa Africa Specials
Marasa Africa Lodges this Valentines has partnered with KWV Wines to give a unique Bush Dinner experience at the lodges. Guests will enjoy a six course Bush Dinner in the National Park with a delicious pairing of carefully selected wines.
Our Easter Packages will also combine great family focused activities for all ages. With face painting and daily entertainment at the lodges Marasa Africa will provide an ideal relaxing setup for families throughout Easter.
Our Weekend Rate now includes fantastic specials on Spa Treatments and free stay for children in parent’s room. For more on all these packages and specials, visit our Facebook page or www.marasa.net.
Paraa Lodge receives safari guides commendation
Below, a rendering of the upcoming new look of Marasa Umubano Hotel, Rwanda
Above, Aberdare Country Club Below, a honeymoon tent at Mara Leisure Camp
A room with a view at Paraa Safari Lodge Below, scenic seating at Chobe Safari Lodge
NEW LOOK of MARASA UMUBANO. COMING SOON...
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The year 2017 was a great one for the Kakira Estate Primary Schools, which registered a stellar performance in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, in national contests and with the staff performance.
Kakira estate runs eight primary schools where over 4,000 children of staff receive a quality education. At the helm of the education department is Chief Education Administrator Zacky Eriko, Inspector of Schools Topista Natocho and Education Officer Fazila Angwech. Together they oversee the staffing, curriculum, examinations and other affairs in the primary schools.
The year-ending report for the schools was as follows.
East African Spelling Bee
Out of the eight contestants from Kakira at the national contest held in August, one pupil from Kakira qualified to represent Uganda in the East African competition. The same pupil also qualified for the national spelling bee organised by Galaxy International School Jinja.
Sports
On September 5th, Kakira estate welcomed back five triumphant primary school ball game teams from the national competition in Entebbe. Kakira estate primary schools won a dazzling five of the national trophies in netball and handball, taking 4th place overall out of the 71 schools that participated.
Mr. Eriko said this win proved how much talent there was among Kakira’s children and Joint Managing Director Mayur Madhvani personally met, congratulated and rewarded the children. The Kakira Under 12 Boys Netball Team won first place, while the U14 Boys Netball, U16 Boys Handball, the U14 Girls Handball and the U14 Boys Handball teams all won the national trophies for second place overall.
Jinja District Mock PLE
Prior to the national exam, Jinja District in October conducted a Mock PLE exercise for all the 8,269 registered PLE candidates for 2017. From the results released by the district, out of the 110 participating schools, six of Kakira’s schools took the following overall positions:
Kabiaza Primary School – 2nd Muljibhai Madhvani Primary School – 3rd Kakira Estate Primary School – 5th
Factory Primary School – 7th Chico Estate Primary School – 8th Karongo Madhvani Primary School – 9th
In the results of the individual pupils, Kakira had 3 in the top ten of the entire district as follows: Shalom Butsetse of Madhvani Primary School came 1st
Tom Kalibasenye of Kabiaza Primary School came 3rd
Michael Peera also of Kabiaza came 5th
School organisational abilities
During the final school term of 2017, the district conducted several surprise school inspections, and Karongo Madhvani Primary School was one of those visited. The District Education Office was so impressed with the school that they awarded it a trophy for being the Most Organised School in Jinja district.
Lillian Nandhego, the headteacher of Karongo, attributes this success to the dedication and teamwork from her staff. Nandhego began her teaching career in 1988, joining Kakira in 1996. The Jinja District Education Office commended Nandhego and her team for having lesson plans, locally made teaching aids, attendance rosters and unique outdoor learning aids for the children.
The district went as far as to recommend that Karongo School be made a learning centre model for other schools and teachers.
We congratulate Kakira Education Office, the school heads, staff and the children on a great year as we look forward to the successes of 2018.
Kakira schools conclude a stellar 2017
Nandhego displays the trophy at her desk
Top to bottom: Children play at Karongo Madhvani Primary School, the school grounds, pupils in front of Muljibhai Madhvani Primary School
Mayur Madhvani congratulates the winning teams
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On November 25/26th 2017, Kakira played host and sponsor to the National Darts League Playoffs. The best 12 darts teams from around the country were selected to participate.The tournament featured the darts clubs of Kakira, Kitgum, Apac, 291 Lira, Soroti, Uganda People’s Defence Forces, Uganda Police, Uganda Prisons, Kobs, Uganda Wildlife Authority, KBN and Bank of Uganda.
Kakira Darts Club captain Samson Kilenga said Kakira had been lauded as the 2nd best venue for darts tournaments in East Africa.
Uganda Prisons emerged winners of the competition, with Uganda Wildlife Authority coming second and Kakira Darts Club taking third spot.
Kakira Golf Open marks tenth year
The Kakira Golf Open was held at Jinja Club from November 9 to 11th, with Works Minister and golfer Monica Ntege officiating as chief guest at the closing ceremony.
The tenth edition of the Kakira Golf Open was won by Ashraf Bagalana, who beat last year’s winner Grace Kasango by one stroke.
Uganda mourns Timothy Ayiekoh
On November 19, 2017, the final whistle blew on the life of Kakira estate Sports Officer, Timothy Bobby Ayiekoh, who succumbed to heart failure at the age of 63.
To the Madhvani Group, Ayiekoh will be remembered for rekindling sports and nurturing talent on Kakira estate. However, he was a soccer legend to Uganda and Kenya, receiving a national medal of honour for his outstanding service to the sport of football.
Ayiekoh most famously was part of the Uganda Cranes midfield when the team finished second in the 1978 Africa Nations Cup in Ghana. It was the country’s best ever performance at an international competition.
Born in Uganda to Kenyan parents, Ayiekoh started out his soccer career in school, playing for Express FC’s junior side, the Nakivubo Boys from 1965 to 1971. He continued playing in Nakasero Secondary School and Express FC from 1972 to 1975, from where the late Ssebaana Kizito spotted his talent and poached him to NIC FC.
Ssebaana was the boss of National Insurance Corporation (NIC) at the time and employed many footballers at the corporation. From there, Ayiekoh was selected to join the national youth team formed out of regional competitions.
Ayiekoh, then a teenager, went on to play a starring role as Uganda won the 1973 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup. The youngster then crossed from NIC to Express FC, where he helped the Red Eagles win the 1974 and 1975 league titles.
Ayiekoh also helped Uganda qualify for the 1974 Nations Cup, later debuting at the finals. He then crossed to KCC football club in 1976. The current Uganda Cranes coach, Moses Basena, says of Ayiekoh: “There were many great players at the time and for you to play in the national team aged 18 like he was, you’ve got to be a special talent.”
In January 1978, Ayiekoh helped KCC to the Cecafa Championship by destroying Luo Union with a hat trick. Veteran journalist Hassan Badru Zziwa laments that later that year in March at the African Nations Cup final, Ayiekoh was not on the field. “It is said that during the final against Ghana, then team manager Bidandi Ssali forgot Ayiekoh’s passport at the team hotel, forcing the midfielder to miss the 2-0 defeat,” Zziwa recounts. “Ayiekoh could have played a crucial role in that final, who knows?”
After the finals in Ghana, Ugandan sport took a nosedive because of the war that toppled Idi Amin.Some Cranes players were arrested while others like Ayiekoh fled to Kenya. He was signed on the Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC in 1979, eventually taking over as assistant coach in 1982. He became one of the pillars that saw the Kenyan club win honours across the region and the continent.
He returned to Ugandan side SC Villa in 1984 to become assistant coach. With Ayiekoh as assistant, Villa won their first double in 1986, and Cecafa and League cups the following year. The streak continued with two more doubles in the ensuing two years, and the league title in 1990. In 1987, Ayiekoh was one of 10 local coaches to undergo training in Germany.
Villa failed to win the local league in 1991, but reached the finals of the CAF Champions League. Ayiekoh took over as head coach and went on to win the 1992 league title and also reaching the Confederation Cup final. He also won the 1995 league title. Alongside his success at SC Villa, Ayiekoh doubled as Uganda Cranes assistant coach from 1989 to 1996, when he quit both roles at national team and Villa. In 1996 he joined the Madhvani Group as head coach of Kakira
FC, becoming Sports Officer in 2008, a position he held until his passing.
Ayiekoh is remembered by all for his talent as a player and a coach, and in equal measure for being a gentle and kind human being. “He was gifted both as a player and coach,” said Basena, “And as a person, a wonderful man.”
SC Villa president Ben Misagga called Ayiekoh a great coach and true legend of Villa. “We shall miss Timothy,” he said.
KCCA manager Mike Mutebi called Ayiekoh ‘the best ever Ugandan coach he knew’. “His knowledge of the game was top notch and some of the football we played under him was very good,” Mutebi said.
FUFA coach and referee Efrance Nanjego, who has been working with Ayiekoh in the Kakira Sugar Sports Office, spoke of Ayiekoh as a mentor. “So many of us would not be where we are now if Ayiekoh hadn’t taken us by the hand and built us up,” she said. “He was a friend and a father.”
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (Cecafa) Secretary General Nicholas Musonye called Ayiekoh a brother and a friend. “He was one of the most disciplined, strong and exciting midfielders to thrill crowds in East and Central Africa,” Musonye added.
Kenyan football legend Allan Thigo, who played with Ayiekoh, described him as a determined and friendly person who will be missed by many. “Ayiekoh served Gor Mahia with dedication and honour,” Thigo said.
Top Elite Finish
A. Bagalana 146G. Kasango 147P r o f e s s i o n a l
CategoryP. Kasozi 142D. Akope 142
Group A MenF. Kato 69 NettM. Tokwo 70
Group B MenG. Khisa 68 c/bF. Mulindwa 68 c/b
Group C MenJ. Obiti 63F. Pakasi 65 c/b
Group A LadiesC. Buettner 64R. Nalutaaya 77
Group B LadiesL. Nabirye 62 NettJ. Nampeewo 74
The Kakira Darts Team. Below, Mwine Jim Kabeho receives an award from the Uganda Golf Federation for his contribution to the sport in Uganda
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Sam Eyotre, who works at the Madhvani Group Corporate Office in Industrial Area, Kampala, came 13th overall in the 2017 MTN Marathon. The international event is held annually for a charitable cause. Sam credits his preformance to training and determination. Congratulations, Sam!
Paul joined the Madhvani Group in August 2017 to oversee Industrial Security Services, based in Jinja. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in private security with local and international companies. “I climbed up the ladder, working in everything from sales to client relations to operations and finally management,” he says.
As a former student of Busoga College Mwiri and Kakira Secondary School, this posting has been more of a homecoming for Paul, and he is relishing the opportunity to build the ISS brand and continue professionalising the force.
Nina joined the Madhvani Group Projects office as Architect in August. A native of Kenya with over a decade of work experience, she was drawn to the job because of the opportunity to work outside her borders and in varying situations.
“I am already growing my portfolio doing a range of projects from big to small and industrial to domestic. There is never a dull moment,” she says.
She is looking forward to tackling new challenges as they come, and becoming an East African expert in her field.
Paul KatarikaweGeneral Manager, Industrial Security Services
Nina NdichuArchitect, Madhvani Group
The Madhvani Group participated in the annual Uganda International Trade Fair at Lugogo for 2017. Joint Managing Director Mayur Madhvani and Executive Director Mwine Jim Kabeho were in attendance. Chief Guest Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda visited the Group pavilion. These are some pictures from the event.
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