Kinyara Sugar Times Newsletter
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Edition # 004/24
May 3, 2024: The month of April 2024 is behind us!
In a society where information is a universal aspiration and a must, strides in collecting, documenting, and analyzing key successful activities, especially within Kinyara Sugar Limited, remain key. This collection of activities plays a vital role in the promotion of cohesion among us by identifying the good outcomes and raising awareness.
In the course of the month of April 2024, we recollect some activities in sports, visits, sponsorship, and tours took place within and outside Kinyara Sugar Limited (KSL).
Main News of April 2024
Kinyara Sugar Limited
Supports as Masindi celebrates women’s day 2024.
On April 13, 2024, hundreds of
people gathered at Kabango Church football ground as Masindi District Local
Government joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The function was presided over by
Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development
(MGLSD), and graced by Kinyara Sugar Limited General Manager Ravi Ramalingam,
different stakeholders including high political leaders of the district like
the District Chairperson and members of his council, security led by Emmy
Ngabirano, the RDC, and district and sub-county technical staff.
The theme was "Accelerating
Gender Equality through Women's Economic Empowerment,” which presented a
reflection on the efforts and progress made towards achieving Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) 5 on Gender Equality within the context of economic
empowerment.
Hon. Betty Amongi Akena urged
parents to promote girl child education and called upon young girls to pursue
courses that are traditionally associated with men, like engineering, among
others.
In her message to women, while
praising Kinyara Sugar Limited for its efforts to promote gender equity and
empowerment, she emphasized the need for women to embrace the use of ICT for
social-economic transformation. She encouraged women to utilize digital
platforms to conduct online businesses and to access information for economic
transformation.
“We thank Kinyara Sugar Limited for the support rendered and championing by example in issues regarding women's empowerment in the agriculture and processing sectors. Women should embrace the use of modern technologies in order to capture low-hanging opportunities at organizations like Kinyara Sugar Limited,” Hon. Betty Amongi Akena.
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| Kinyara Sugar Limited General Manager Ravi Ramalingam(Centre Right) accompanied by Communications Manager Aldon Walukamba (Centre Left) at the Masindi Women's Day celebrations 2024 in Kabango |
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| Kinyara Sugar Limited General Manager Ravi Ramalingam(Centre Right)after talking to Hon. Betty Amongi Akena (far left) |
Inaugural Kinyara Sugar Music, Dance and Drama Festival thrill community
The competitions were themed "The challenges of sugarcane poaching, stealing, and eating amidst Kinyara Sugar Limited's support for the community."
Kinyara Sugar Limited General Manager Ravi Ramalingam, said that, “We shall achieve our aims of producing sugar and green energy while employing the masses and bringing about positive change in the areas around us by working together.”
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| Masindi RDC Emmy Ngabirano addressing revelers at the inter schools Music Dance and Drama competitions alongside CAO Sanyu Phionah, Kinyara Sugar Limited GM Ravi Ramalingam, HR Moses Basoga Kabira and Communications Manager Aldon Walukamba |
Kinyara Sugar GM yields praise from Masindi District Leadership
At the inaugural Kinyara Sugar
Limited Music Inter-Schools Dance and Drama event, Masindi RDC Emmy Ngabirano
took the stage to commend General Manager Ravi Ramalingam for his unwavering
support to the community. He highlighted his contributions to various social
services and infrastructure projects, emphasizing the positive impact they had
on the area. Amidst cheers from the crowd, CAO Sanyu Phionah echoed Ngabirano's
sentiments, expressing gratitude for Ramalingam's consistent support to the
district's activities.
Ramalingam, humbled by the
recognition, reiterated his commitment to continue collaborating with the
community to foster growth and development. As the event unfolded with vibrant
performances and enthusiastic participation from schools across the district,
the spirit of unity and cooperation embodied the essence of community
partnership, paving the way for a brighter future for all involved.
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| Mr Ravi Ramalingam promising about Kinyara Sugar Limited's continued support at the inter schools MDD competitions |
Recognition at Kinyara Sugar Limited's Inaugural Inter-Schools
Competition
At the first-ever Kinyara Sugar
Limited Music, Dance, and Drama Inter-Schools Competition 2024, Amanyire Flavia
and Kasaija Gilbert, Secretary to GM and Robert Munyo, were honored for their hard
work.
General Manager Ravi Ramalingam
presented certificates to them, along with a media personality, three
adjudicators, and the headmistress of Kinyara Sugar Limited Nursery School. The
event showcased talent from various schools, fostering a vibrant atmosphere of
creativity and camaraderie. The recognition underscored Kinyara Sugar Limited's
commitment to nurturing talent and celebrating excellence in the community.
Easter gifts in Kitara FC visit
Kinyara Sugar Limited management visited Kitara FC players
and management during the week to spread Easter cheer to the staff and players
of Kitara FC.
The hard-working players and staff at Kitara FC were also
yet again provided with words of encouragement and sugar courtesy of Kinyara
Sugar Limited Communications Manager, Aldon Walukamba.
“The Club would like to thank the Kinyara Sugar Limited
management and the Supporters Association for all their help, particularly
Communications Manager Aldon Walukamba and Roy Patrick Katushabe, Kinyara Sugar
Limited's Community Supervisor, who helped organize the events," said
Timothy Kato, Deputy CEO of Kitara FC.
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| Kinyara Sugar Limited Communications Manager Aldon Walukamba delivers donations to Kintara FC Captain |
Masindi District Leader Receives Iron Sheets from Kinyara Sugar Limited
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, led by Mr. William Mwambu, the
Masindi district Councillor representing people with disabilities (PWDs),
Kinyara Sugar Limited staff paid a home visit to the Councillors construction
site and donated 80 iron sheets and roofing nails totaling three million Uganda Shillings (UGX 3
million). The staff interacted with the caretakers of the home and the
children.
Mr. William Mwambu had earlier requested Kinyara Sugar
Limited’s General Manager Ravi Ramalingam to help him with iron sheets for
roofing his house in Kigezi village, Masindi district.
“We appreciate Kinyara Sugar Limited’s management for its
sympathetic acts and for loving vulnerable people in the communities while
helping us,” Mr. William Mwambu said while receiving the iron sheets from
Kinyara Sugar Limited.
Kinyara Sugar Limited through the Corporate Social Responsibility is happy to support vulnerable and marginalized communities and contribute to the well-being of the people within our sugarcane out grower areas.
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| PWD's Councilor William Mwambu receives iron sheets from Kinyara Sugar Limited |
Sports News
Kinyara Sugar Limited Supports Inter-Deaf Football Tournament in Masindi
In a heartwarming gesture of
support, Kinyara Sugar Limited stepped up to bolster the upcoming Inter-Deaf
Football Tournament slated to kick off in Masindi from May 22nd to May 26th,
2024. Walukamba Aldon, the Corporate Communications Manager of Kinyara Sugar
Limited, took the initiative to deliver essential supplies to aid the
tournament's success.
Aldon, representing Kinyara Sugar
Limited, presented a generous donation consisting of water, footballs, and caps
to Isabirye Augustine, the recipient at the Masindi Municipal Council office.
The gesture aimed to ensure that the participating teams have the necessary
resources and equipment to compete effectively and enjoy the tournament
experience to the fullest.
The delivery not only signifies
Kinyara Sugar Limited's commitment to community engagement but also reflects
their dedication to promoting inclusivity and supporting initiatives that
foster unity and empowerment among differently-abled individuals.
Speaking on behalf of Kinyara
Sugar Limited, Aldon expressed delight in contributing to such a significant
event, emphasizing the company's belief in the power of sports to bring people
together and create positive social change. He extended best wishes to all the
participants and organizers involved in making the Inter-Deaf Football
Tournament a resounding success.
Isabirye Augustine, the grateful
recipient of the donation, conveyed sincere appreciation to Kinyara Sugar
Limited for their thoughtful gesture, highlighting the invaluable impact it
would have on the tournament's proceedings and the participants' overall
experience.As preparations for the Inter-Deaf Football Tournament continue, the
support from Kinyara Sugar Limited serves as a testament to the spirit of
community collaboration and the profound impact that corporate social
responsibility initiatives can have on enriching lives and promoting
exclusivity.
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| Kinyara Sugar Limited delivers upon a promise to the deaf |
Kinyara Sugar Limited’s Andrew Oketi Shines at the Lira Invitational Tournament 2024
Andrew Oketi (4) made one of the finest golf plays you didn’t
see, but it was only enough to stave off profound disappointment for other
players at the 2024 Lira Invitational Golf encounter.
And when all was finished, the Kinyara Golf Team was on the
right end of one of their better performances at the tournament, while Teams
Lira, Mbarara, Namulonge, Mbale, Arua, and Uganda Golf Clubs were left amazed.
Andrew Oketi (4), perhaps the Lira Invitational Golf
Tournament’s best ever player, tortured his golfing counterparts with the best
game of his recent adult life. Playing a total of 72 overs to earn the overall
best player award this year.
The Kinyara Golf Club team members were flying across the
Lango region back to Masindi on Sunday, April 7, 2024, not only with four
medals of any kind from the 2024 Lira Invitational Golf tournament but also
with pleasure after conquering groups A and B and also clinching the Longest
Drive award at the tournament.
Christopher Basaliza (5) became the second runner-up in
group A with a 75 net for Kinyara Golf Club to clinch a one-three for group A.
The group’s top 10 finishers also had seasoned golfer Simon
Onadra (8) in the fifth position in Group A with a net of 74 strokes. Simon
Ojobile (8) is in the sixth position in Group A with a net of 76 strokes.
Enock Mukiibi (11) played 68 net on his maiden visit to Lira
Golf Club in life to become the second runner-up in Group B. Among the top 10
finishers in group B included Moses Eriku Enzama (15) with 85 net strokes in
seventh. Read More
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| Andrew Oketi receives his prizes after winning in Lira |
Upcoming events
- Kinyara Inter schools drama competition 2024
- Diabetes Run 2024 in Kikuube, Kakumiro and Kagadi districts on various dates
- Kinyara staffs football friendly match with Masindi district
- Kinyara Golf Club May 2024 monthly Mug
- Safety meetings
- Uganda Cup football game Kitara FC vs NEC FC
Media links about our published activities and more
Concluding remarks
This Newsletter brings Kinyara Sugar Limited employees and community within up to date information on important events of the month. The objective of the Newsletter is to facilitate an efficient flow of information between departments and colleagues within our fraternity. This holds true for all levels of management and employees. It also operates among employees who interact with one another in the workplace.
Therefore please feel free, reach out to Kinyara Sugar Limited Corporate Communications Manager on +256-757-777-293 or WalukambaA@Kinyara.co.ug
Thank you for reading. See you next month
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