LIONS DONATE DRAWING KITS

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host donated drawing kits to Mkongojo Arts Group of Bagamoyo who have taken up the responsibility to train primary school children the basic fine art works. There are 70 to 80 children attending training sessions free of charge.

The groups urgent need were drawing kits such as large manila boards, colour pencils and crayons and drawing brush of various sizes. The entire package was donated by Fly Dubai Airline agency and fresh apples were also distributed to the kids.

The entourage was led by District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and accompanied with 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Rizwan Qadri and Region Chairman Lion Yusuf Dalal. The Cabinet Secretary Lion Mohamed Lalji was also among the large team of Lions.

Chairman of the Bagamoyo based arts group, Siasa Konddo Sultani and Secretary Boniface Kastor Mwiru were too happy to receive the consignment and promised the donors to produce better results with the good material in hand.

It was disclosed that the best art works of the children and those from the group will form as the Bagamoyo Art Exhibition to be organized on 20th November, the day when the world will observe CHILDREN'S DAY.

Today function was part of the International  Literacy Day observed by the Lions. The theme of the International Literacy Day  2015 is Literacy and sustainable societies.

The Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Host also donated fresh meat to children's home IMUMA which is situated in Magomeni Area of Bagamoyo. There were 44 children, some destitutes and orphans at the centre.

Later on the Governor's entourage inspected a picturesque  beach-side hotel, Travellers' Lodge,  where a three-day leadership seminar will be organized for Lions from Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles and South Sudan. The exact date and time-table of the seminar was being worked out.

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Chairman of Mkongoja Art Group Siasa Kondo Sultan speaking about the general history of the arts group and their ambition to train children in fine arts. The Lions were highly impressed by the free service and considered to raise and  donate drawing materials to them.

District Governor Haiderali Gangji (in red shirt) along with Region Chairperson Lion Yusuf Dalal (on his left) and next to him 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Rizwan Qadri. On left is President of the Host Club from Dar es Salaam.

A panoramic view of the function attended by school children, Lion Membedrs and their families at Bagamoyo on the clear sunny Sunday morning.

 

A CENTENNIAL PATCH AWARD

A Centennial Patch Award for Lions Club of Kumi in Uganda for conducting outstanding projects. District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji (in the centre) conducted the presentation ceremony and the Immediate Past District Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi presented the patch to the representative of the club. The Governor had visited eleven clubs during his official visit to Lions Clubs in Uganda.

CENTRAL CLUB SERVES REMAND PRISON

Dar es Salaam: Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Central which had only 12 members as per recent record, has shown signs of rejuvenation by bringing more members into the den.

According to the Secretary of the club, Lion Shakil Ansari they held an election and board meeting to keep the club in proper track. A project to serve the inhabitants of Juvenile Remand Home was held in Dar es Salaam where warm food was served to the juvenile inmates of the remand prison.

A Muslim Priest Shariff Jalal and President of the club Lion Somji addressed the gathering.

The Matron of the Juvenile Remand Prison addressing the gathering just before members of the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Central distributed fresh "biriyani" rice dish and soft drinks.

President Lion Somji addressing the gathering. Seated on right in red shirt is Secretary of the club Lion Shakil Ansari.

DG HAIDERALI VISITS PWANI CLUB

District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji officially visited Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani and held a meeting with the club leaders. The Governor presented the International President's Pin to 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Rizwan Qadri. He also honoured Lion Girish Sinai a 35 years service Chevron Pin. Lion Reshma Shah (first left) was also presented an International President's Pin. Lion Raziya Shah was recognized and presented 15 years Chevron Pin for dedicated service.

ARUNA OSWAL INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR ENDORSEE

Mombasa, Kenya: A prominent personality Lion Aruna Oswal from India, was given a warm welcome by top brass of Lion Leaders of Sub District 411A. The welcoming team included PID Dr. Manoj Shah who is aspiring to become Vice International President.

The appended photographs were taken from PDG Lion Manilal Dodhia's facebook.

International Director Endorsee Lion Aruna Oswal, a very prominent social worker and an aspiring candidate for the post of International Director in the Lions Clubs International was received by top bras leaders of Sub District 411A in Kenya.

A welcome banner for a prominent international figure, Lion Aruna Oswal from India, arrived in Kenya as a guest of Sub District 411A.

MCC/PDG NDESANJO AT THE CABINET MEETING

Kampala: Multiple Council Chairperson Lion Wilson Ndesanjo attended the First Cabinet Meeting of Sub District 411B in Kampala as Chief Guest of this historical meeting.

A banquet in honour of the District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and his Spouse, First Lady of the Sub District Nimira Gangji, was also attended by Lions, LEOs and invited guests on the last day of the three-days Cabinet Meeting.

A Leadership Seminar, with an objective to brush up the Lionism knowledge of the Lions and LEOs was held during the meeting. The Governor upon arrival in dar es Salaam talked to the Blogger of this blog and appeared to be very satisfied with the entire arrangements and described it as a "very successful historical event"

The Governor also thanked all those who were involved, directly or indirectly, in arranging the First Cabinet Meeting. He also thanked all the club members of eleven Lions Clubs which he visited and witnessed the many projects being carried out by the clubs. Special sessions of club meetings and a series of question-answer sessions were conducted by the Governor in order to get a first hand knowledge of the clubs including the pro

A group picture with the Chief Guest of the First Cabinet Meeting, MCC/PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (4th from left) and next to him is District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji. This picture was taken at the banquet in Kampala.

A leadership seminar for Lions and LEOs after the Cabinet Meeting which was conducted by the District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji supported by his Cabinet Secretary Lion Mohammed Mulla. The leadership seminar was objectively prepared to brush-up the Lionistic knowledge of the Lions and the LEOs.

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MZIZIMA LIONS & LEOS IN ACTION!

Dar es Salaam: Lions Club of Mzizima and Leos Club of Mzizima visited the Salvation Army children's home where they donated food stuff and stationary for the children.

Almost two hundred children, most of them suffering from various disability and now under the good care of the Salvation Army religious-cum-charitable organization, were delighted and excited to get the donation from the Mzizima members.

Under the guidance of the experienced Mzizima Lions, the LEOs are practically learning the basics of WE SERVE in practical ways.

The Lions and LEOs of Mzizima clubs at the Salvation Army children's centre where they distributed foodstuff and stationary for the inhabitants of the centre, numbering approximately 200 children with various kinds of disability.

PMCC/PDG DR. TEBEBE YEMANE BERHAN

A person of international fame and a prominent Lion Dr. Med World Laureate Tebebe Yemane Berhan  recently received the award of Progressive Humanitarian Partnership Pin (The Ruby Pin) at the LCIF Board of Trustees Meeting in Chicago.

The award was presented to him by LCIF  Chairman Immediate Past International President Joe Preston.

Another prominent Ethiopian Lion Dr. Yalem Ambaye Aberra was nominated by the Board of Trustees of LCIF to be Board Member of GAVI Consult representing LCIF.

Deputy CEO of GAVI Alliance Helen Evans with Dr. Tebebe Yemane Berhan, Lion representative from Ethiopia when he visited GAVI Alliance.

President Vladimir Putin, Russian President awards Dr. Tebebe Yemane Barhan an appreciation award and great recognition for contributing to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Russia. He was particularly recognized for retaining and popularizing the Russian Language and Culture.

Dr. Tebebe Yemane Berhan in the conference of Multiple District 411 Annual Convention. The six countries under the MD 411 are Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles and South Sudan.

 

CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

 

From left to right Lion Florense Ndesanjo, MCC/PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and PDG Lion Joseph Kiwanuka whose son in law Late Douglas died in a road accident in Uganda on 29th August 2015.

PMCC/PDG Lion Abdul Majid Khan and Lady Parveen expressed their sorrowful concern over the tragical demise of Late Douglas.

District Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and his Spouse, First Lady Nimira Gangji who are on a two week official visit to Lions Clubs in Uganda, sent their personal condolence message to the bereaved families of PDG Joseph Kiwanuka and Late Douglas family.

 

PMCC/PDG Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi.

Condolence messages keep on pouring into the mail box of PDG Joseph Kiwanuka for the tragical fatal road accident of his son in law, twenty nine year old Douglas Bbosa Nyonyintone. Three persons died in the road accident on 29th August 2015 and others are recovering from serious injuries.

The Kiwanuka Family and family of Late Douglas wish to sincerely thank all those who have showed concern, directly or indirectly during the sorrowful moment. 

The Multiple Council Chairperson, PDG Lion Wilson Ndesanjo sent a personal note of condolence to the bereaved family of Joseph Kiwanuka. Lion Wilson Ndesanjo and Lady Florense Ndesanjo have offered their prayers for the Late Douglas soul to rest in Eternal Peace.

PMCC/PDG Lion Polly Karimari Ndyarugahi and IPDG Lion Night Ndyarugahi have both sent their condolence messages and were with the bereaved family during the sorrowful time.

Lion Abdul Majid Khan, PMCC/PDG on behalf of his family and Spouse Parveen has also sent a personal note of condolence to the Kiwanuka Family and all others who were concerned with the tragical road accident which claimed three lives.

THE FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT

A TRAGICAL AND FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT

Twenty nine year old Douglas Bbosa Nyonyintono, Past Governor Joseph Kiwanuka’s son in law, hardly had any hints that he was going to meet with a fatal road accident after just one week of his first wedding anniversary. It was just too sudden, shocking,  unimaginative to the family and a tragedy incident for all those who knew this charming young man.

News of his death on 29^th August (Wedding Day 22^nd August) travelled like wild fire every  where in Uganda and in the world of Lionism in East Africa. Condolence messages to the Kiwanuka’s Family, congregation of family members, relatives and friends were part of the tragedy  incidence. 

He died instantly when his saloon car had a head-on collision with a speeding Toyota  Starlet which was coming from Kampala. Both the drivers died instantly at a location called Biharwe on Kampala-Mbarara highway, according to confirmed reliable information.

The Late Douglas was travelling along with his Mom and two farm workers. One of the workers died later with serious injuries. Despite several multiple injuries including fracture of  hip bone, leg and arms she was given immediate first aid assistance at Mbarara Mayanja Memorial Hospital. She was later rushed to Kampala for further medical/surgical procedures. Reliable information say that she was improving after intensive care.

Late Douglas’ body was badly mangled in the wrecked motor vehicle  and had to be forcefully removed from the wreckage. 

Late Douglas was married to Edna, daughter of  PDG Joseph Kiwanuka and sister to Lion Valeria Mwesigwa (Past Cabinet Sec) on 22^nd August 2014.

During the fateful Saturday (29^th Aug) exactly a week after his first wedding anniversary, he was driving from Bushenyi where he was working under the National Water & Sewerage Corporation as a Procurement Officer for Greater Bushenyi. Eight branches were under his jurisdiction, a heavy responsibility  which he is said to have managed well.

Late Douglas leaves behind a widow (Edna) and a six months old baby boy. May Almighty God rest his soul in Eternal Peace…Amen.

The Kiwanukas and Late Douglas’ family members wish to thank all members of Lions who have sent condolence messages and helped during the burial ceremonies. They also wish to thank the Police of Uganda, doctors and nurses and volunteers who were prompt in giving a helping hand whenever and wherever  it was required.

Story by Abdul Hai

Picture and source Valeria Mwesigwa.

The fatal road accident which claimed the lives of three people including Late Douglas Bbosa Nyonyintone, son in law of PDG Joseph Kiwanuka.

Late Douglas with his six months old son.

Late Douglas Bbosa Nyonyintone with Edna Kiwanuka, the couple who were married on 22nd August 2014 and exactly after 370 days (after celebrating their first wedding anniversary), the young husband died at the age of 29.

HISTORICAL & NEWS PICTURES

PID Lion Manoj Shah recently appointed to the LCIF Board and aspiring candidate for the post of Second Vice President of Lions Clubs International. Lion Manoj Shah, a Nairobi Resident, is a prominent figure not only in Multiple District 411 but an international figure in the world of Lionism and in the commercial sector as a businessman. With him on the left is IPIP Joseph Preston and on right International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada.

GOVERNOR VISITS KAMPALA HOST

District Governor for Sub District 411B (Tanzania- Uganda) Lion Haiderali Gangji and his spouse, First Lady of the district Nimeira Gangji visited officially Lions Club of Kampala Host where they were accorded a warm reception.

The Governor attended the special club board session where he asked a series of questions to get first hand information about club activities and to see that the club was on right track. Lions Club Host is one of the oldest and largest club in Uganda and is known to have produced high caliber  leaders.

A tree planting project of Lions Club of Kampala Host....Governor Lion Haiderali Gangji and First Lady Lion Nimeira (zebra stripped frock).

A group picture of L.C. Kampala Host club leaders with Governor Haiderali Gangji and Immediate Past Governor Lion Night Ndyarugahi (front row extreme left).