Carolyne Amuge

A spirit being having a human experience

[CeCe Winans @cecewinans]

42 years. What a gift. 🤍 Today we’re celebrating God’s faithfulness, His goodness, and the beautiful journey He has carried us through together. God has been so good.

Happy anniversary to us, and happy anniversary to everyone celebrating love today.

[Gladys Atto @AttoGladys]

My internship experience:

The previous night, I was on call and had worked until 4am. I was also in my periods and my whole body felt like it had been pounced. By 8:30am again, I was on table for a C/section. I thought it would be just one case and I would forcefully go and rest.

However, emergencies kept coming and Before I knew it, I was on the second, third and fourth C/section. My head started spinning. I wasn’t sure if I were getting finger pricks in the process or not. Then I couldn’t feel my legs anymore.

The Next sequence of events that followed, I have no clue. I just woke up and found myself in the nurses room with I.V dextrose running in my vein.

Now, imagine undergoing this kind of stress for one year without pay!

By the time I was finishing my internship, my whole being was screaming ‘ophthalmology, where are you?’ I can’t continue like this!

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

RWENZORI MARATHON 2026

CAPE TOWN - SA- ACTIVATION

The 2 oceans marathon expo which started on Wednesday this week is going so well for RWENZORI MARATHON marketing.

Only one member MAREN( Norwegian passport) our team managed to go, @CMasiga and Fiona couldn’t get their visas.

The activation 5kms shake up run today morning was led by our ambassador to South Africa @AmoruPaul , famous @MarimaSipho

THE INTERNATIONAL INTEREST IN RWENZORI MARATHON IS SIMPLY GOING UP DAILY.

It’s the first time because of RWENZORI MARATHON that UGANDA is focusing on big running events as a source of opportunities for UGANDA.

WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED!

[Carolyne Amuge @Caramuge]

What's happening to Kenya Airways, flight KQ 420? Into Uganda, doesn't land and circles back to Kenya. Hope everyone is safe

[Edwin Sifuna @edwinsifuna]

Jakom, it is nearly three months since you left. Many of us are no closer to overcoming this loss than we were two months ago. Indeed, your larger than life profile and the impact you had on us and the nation, means we may never stop mourning.

As it is your birthday today, we find occasion to pause in mourning, in deep reflection and gratitude, to celebrate the life of the most iconic leader this nation has ever produced.

The 80 years Raila lived represent a sum total of courage, sacrifice and an uncompromising belief in freedom and justice, the pursuit of which Raila neither wavered nor relented.

However, as we reflect, we also take stock of these past two months, a period in which the ideals and principles by which Raila lived and conducted his politics, have been violated by an emerging culture of impunity, intolerance, dictatorship and a conspiracy of silence in the face of threats to multiparty democracy.

As the country’s foremost second liberation warrior, Baba was the acknowledged father of multipartyism and the new constitution, which gave birth to devolution; two facets of Kenyan life that were meant to lessen government influence on our daily lives and to share out national resources equitably.

Multiparty democracy was intended to be a smooth avenue to free expression and choice, in which the identities and ideologies of political parties would remain distinct and independent, giving rise to a political environment of robust and diverse opinion. It is no wonder Baba insisted that we include respect for multiparty democracy and the integrity and identity of all political parties in the MoU he signed with president Ruto.

His death has created a platform for regression and shrinking of this space he envisaged, and more than ever, the country misses the wisdom and foresight of Baba, whose navigation of this space was supreme and unmatched.

Despite this, it behoves all of us he mentored and nurtured , to stand firm on principle and to lead a new political renaissance that seeks to align with the preamble of our constitution; which affirms the sovereignty of the people, celebrates our diversity and commits to rights, equality, democracy, social justice and the rule of law.

We do not have the luxury of rest, nor do we possess any fear in pursuit of Raila’s ideals. Raila Odinga was consistent in standing with the oppressed, speaking truth to power and in placing country before self, even when the personal cost was unbearably high.

In moments when compromise was convenient, he chose principle. In moments when silence was safer, he chose resistance. And on his birthday, we his students, as well as political and ideological mentees renew our dedication to the principles he stood for, as we honour his memory and legacy by staying the course on this path he charted for us.

His birthday warms our hearts immensely and makes us proud to have known him and learned at his feet.

Happy birthday Baba!

[Boring_Business @BoringBiz_]

This 2011 lecture from Jensen Huang at Stanford University will teach you more about business than a 2 year MBA

[Nthabeleng Likotsi @MissNthabeleng]

My friend said I’m stubborn, stubborn towards whatever I set my mind to.

I would have never described myself that way 😂😂 she opened by my eyes.

Ladies and gentlemen you asked for a black owned bank in our lifetime, we’ve done our part, it’s time you do your part by buying eNL Mutual Bank shares.

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[Sophie Ikenye @sikenye]

The late Rt. Hon.@RailaOdinga Fmr Prime minister of #Kenya was approachable. This photo was taken during an interview in London in 2022. His inner circle was smiling as Iapplied some powder on his face to control shine. Grateful to have met him. May he rest in peace.
@AginaAg

[ASLM @ASLM_News]

⏰ Reminder: Registration is Still Ongoing!

Join us at the ASLM Special Convention on Diagnostics 2025
📅 25–27 November 2025
📍 Radisson Blu, Nairobi, Kenya
💡 Theme: “Accelerating Diagnostic Innovation and Collaboration to Combat AMR and Advance Health Security in Africa.”

Why attend?
✅ Explore diagnostic innovations tailored for Africa
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[Nqobile Ndlovu @MrNqobileNdlovu]

Congratulations to ZINQAP's Annual Scientific Conference (ZASCO) 2025 for a successful 2 day Conference themed "Innovating for Impact: Precision, Quality and Sustainability in Laboratory Medicine and Global Healthcare."

[DON “Tobechukwu” Ade 👑 @Row_Haastrup]

She was brought up in a Christian home & left to do her own thing, & was later diagnosed with a chronic neurological disorder…

She would have multiple seizures a day, she was no longer in control of her own body; she could no longer even speak well.
However, she began to have a leading to go back to her local church where she grew up. She had no choice but to go.

Apparently, her mom had been praying for her to come back to Jesus. When she got back, she surrendered her to Jesus & then a miracle of healing began.

Today, she no longer had those seizures, the diagnosis has been canceled.
To God alone be all the glory & praise

[ASLM @ASLM_News]

ASLM is excited to announce the ASLM Special Convention on Diagnostics 2025!

📅 Date: 25–27 November 2025
📍 Venue: Radisson Blu, Nairobi, Kenya
💡 Theme: “Accelerating Diagnostic Innovation and Collaboration to Combat AMR and Advance Health Security in Africa.”

The Convention will:
✅ Showcase diagnostic innovations tailored for Africa
✅ Facilitate knowledge exchange on the latest diagnostic innovations and AMR strategies.
✅ Provide visibility to position your organization as a key driver of health security in Africa.
✅ Provide high-level networking opportunities with policymakers, funders, and global health leaders

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For more information, visit: https://t.co/y1SIWTTQIo

#ASLMConvention2025 #DiagnosticsAfrica #AMR #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity

[ASLM @ASLM_News]

On 28 August, 315 participants from 59 countries joined us to explore how near point-of-care TB diagnostics can transform access to care in Africa.

Here are key takeaways from Dr Grania Brigden and Prof. Dissou Affolabi

To watch the full session, click on this link:
👉 https://t.co/b1mqoUN39X

[Nqobile Ndlovu @MrNqobileNdlovu]

Excited to give a Key Note address today at WHX Lab Cape Town 2025 on Africa’s Diagnostic Future: Resilient, Integrated, Locally Driven. Strong laboratory systems should be in place to absorb emergencies and health crisis. @whxcapetown

[ASLM @ASLM_News]

🚨 Applications are now open for the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) of Bacterial Pathogens Course 2026!

📍 Venue: @nicd_sa, South Africa
🗓️ Dates: 7–13 March 2026
💸 Free to attend

This free training is designed for African researchers and clinicians seeking to apply genomics approaches to tackle region-specific AMR challenges.

Highlights include:
✅ Hands-on laboratory and computational sessions
✅ Best practice methods for detecting AMR in bacteria
✅ Multi-pathogen approaches for low-resource settings
✅ Networking opportunities with globally renowned experts

📩 Apply by 3 November 2025 for a chance to secure your spot!

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[Milton Mutto @MuttoMilton]

My greater Nebbi family, I will never forget you. The pain and suffering you have endured because of Nebbi- Zombo road is fresh in my heart. Keep hope alive. We are coming. Together, we are unstoppable.

[Protestia @Protestia]

Things we LOVE: a woman explaining at her mother's funeral to friends and family what they must do if they ever what to see her mom again.

[The Nabumalian @nabumalian]

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5k, 10k, whatever you can give will go a long way. Together, we can make a real difference.

Let’s show the true spirit of NOSA. 💪🏾
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[The Nabumalian @nabumalian]

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[Kakande Alex @KakandeAlex]

My Experience Flying the Ugandan Airlines Gatwick to Entebbe This Week

Like many Ugandans living in the diaspora, the direct flight from Gatwick Airport in London to Entebbe Airport was a sign of relief when it was announced. Who doesn’t want to have a direct flight from London to Entebbe, Kampala? So, when the time came for me to book my flight, I was really excited. I was supporting Uganda Airlines, the Pearl of Africa, and felt it was my patriotic duty to fly our national airline. Like any other Ugandan, I believed it was our responsibility to support our national carrier.

Uganda-London flight expected by year-end | Southern & East African ...
On the day I arrived at Gatwick Airport, one of the busiest airports in London, I found it to be not as large as Heathrow, but still quite significant. I must say, the check-in process was superb—really good and very fast at the Uganda Airlines check-in point. Perhaps this should have been an indicator of what to expect going forward. While all the other airlines had long lines that day, with people waiting close to 30 minutes to check in, we at Uganda Airlines felt like we were in an executive suite. We walked right up, checked in within a minute, and were good to go.

After check-in and clearing border control, I had to walk to Section 25, where Uganda Airlines boards. This walk is quite long, and every single step from the center of Gatwick Airport to Section 25 felt like a journey to a deserted area. I didn’t explore other sections, especially those occupied by larger international airlines, but I could tell that Section 25 might be the worst part of Gatwick Airport. The toilets were filthy dirty, and the floor seemed neglected for ages. It felt completely abandoned, with no options for buying something to eat.

In the Ugandan Spirit, It seems that whoever was tasked with booking slots at Gatwick Airport was given different prices for various sections and chose the cheapest available option.

Unfortunately, Section 25 of Gatwick Airport is the dirtiest I’ve ever seen; not even our Entebbe Airport toilets compares when it comes to cleanliness. The toilets in Section 25, where Uganda Airlines chose to operate, were comparable to those in poorly maintained restrooms on Kampala Road that are maintained by KCCA. The floor was in terrible condition, but hey, it’s part of London, and we were about to fly to directly to Uganda. There was no point in sulking; I accepted the situation for the few minutes I had to wait before boarding an amazing flight back home.

When it came to the flight, the flight attendants were among the best I’ve ever experienced—professional and attentive. The ladies and gentlemen wore smiles like badges of honor, and their attention to detail was remarkable from the moment we boarded until we landed. This truly embodied the spirit of Ubuntu.

Nakanwagi Doreen, who attended to our section, was superb. Her smile could light up your day in many ways.

Lativia Matovu is the kind of attendant you want guiding you throughout the journey. She was firm, professional, and kind enough to assist with everything we needed.

Jolly Wamala, your service skills were evident from the onset of the flight. With a smile, you ensured everyone was fully settled in, showcasing what the Ugandan spirit is all about.

Thank you, Sempijja Alouisious, and to the gentlemen who supported us.

Lastly, a big thank you to Captain Etyang Michael and your co-captain for a job well done.

As soon as we entered the plane in London, before we could even sit down, someone was already there asking if we needed a glass of water. The brand Uganda Airlines was evident, and whenever we needed assistance, they were there to help. They were professional, friendly, and extremely good at what they did.

For the time on that flight, if there was a Tourist on that flight, the flight crew members truly did the absolute best and they showed the kind of hospitality, kind of Ubuntu that what Uganda has got to be known for. They are the best ambassadors.

The flight was delayed by about 25 to 30 minutes, but we received no explanation for the delay. However, once we took off, the captains were exceptional. It was a smooth flight, and even the landing was so well executed that I wanted to give kudos and a thumbs up to the captains for a job well done. I’ve taken numerous flights, and I must confess that these captains are truly skilled. If you get a chance to fly with them, you’ll appreciate the smooth takeoff and landing they provided.

Dinner was served about two hours after takeoff. For a flight that carries the flag of Uganda, I expected the food to be more Ugandan than Indian. However, it leaned more towards Indian cuisine and was quite spicy.

I felt sorry for anyone who doesn’t eat spicy food; the chicken served was delicious but lacked a warning about its spice level. It would be helpful if they could inform passengers whether the food is spicy or not, allowing everyone to make an informed choice.

One of the highlights of the flight was the advertisement for the Rwenzori Mountains, narrated by the King of Toro. It beautifully showcased what Uganda is all about—the chimpanzees, the gorillas, the stunning mountains, the natural waters, and the smiling people. It was extremely well executed, and kudos to whoever came up with that advertisement.

Capacity.

However, I noticed that the flight was less than half full. Many passengers had entire rows to themselves and could comfortably lie down. The plane felt empty, which explained why they allowed three bags per passenger on Uganda Airlines. In many six-seater rows, you could see only one or two people. I remember speaking to a neighbor named Jose, who booked their flight just two to four hours before check-in and even received discounts.

To many, it was like a Bed, you could sleep comfortably in the 3 seater rows as there was no one next to you.

For those reading this, I encourage you to give the flight a chance. Otherwise, it’s unsustainable for the airline to operate at half capacity while running four flights a week.

May the Crane succeed, may it turn a profit, and may it long serve the Ugandans and Uganda's interests, just as those who planned for it envisioned.