Entebbe, Uganda: MTN Uganda and the Entebbe Club officially opened the newly refurbished Entebbe Clubhouse during a ceremony held this evening at the historic club grounds. The event was graced by the Attorney General of Uganda as Guest of Honour, alongside MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge and Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bugembe.
The opening marks a significant milestone in the fulfilment of commitments MTN Uganda made in April 2023, when it signed a three-year partnership with the club. This follows the completion of the MTN Halfway House, also known as the MTN Pod, which was unveiled in December 2024.
The refurbished clubhouse has been restored with careful attention to the heritage and history that define Entebbe Club. Established in 1901, the club is recognised as East Africa’s oldest golf institution. The renewed facility now offers an immersive walk through that legacy, featuring original documents dating back to the club’s founding, vintage golf clubs and balls, historic photographs, and other artefacts that reflect the traditions that shaped the sport in the region.
The restored architecture and interior design blend modern comfort with respectful preservation of the club’s origins, creating a warm and dignified home for members and visitors alike.
Speaking as Guest of Honour, the Attorney General of Uganda commended MTN Uganda and other partners for their continued investment in the club and the wider sporting community. He said, “I applaud MTN Uganda for this meaningful upgrade of the Entebbe Clubhouse. I also encourage members of the club to support sponsors who invest in this institution, because when partners are supported, such progress can be sustained.”
MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge reaffirmed the company’s commitment to investing in communities and institutions of national significance. She stated, “MTN Uganda is honoured to play a role in safeguarding and elevating a place that holds such a special position in Uganda’s sporting story. The refurbishment of this clubhouse represents a promise delivered and a demonstration of our belief in partnerships that uplift communities. Together, our drive is unstoppable, and today we celebrate what can be achieved when we work side by side with institutions that matter to the people we serve.”
Entebbe Club Chairman Jacob Byamukama, speaking on behalf of the membership, expressed heartfelt appreciation to MTN Uganda. He said, “MTN has given us a home that reflects who we are and where we have come from. Our members now have a place they can truly be proud of, and future generations will walk through these rooms and understand the legacy they inherit. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and for the commitment MTN has shown from the very beginning.”
The ceremony also served as a prelude to the MTN Grand Tee of Tees, scheduled for Saturday, 13 December. With the media launch of the clubhouse completed, the club and its partners look forward to a weekend that will spotlight the progress achieved through collaboration.
MTN’s support has included sponsorship of the MTN Monthly Tee tournaments, refurbishment of the main clubhouse, and the earlier construction of the MTN Pod at the ninth hole. These initiatives reflect MTN Uganda’s long-term investment in a sport and community that inspire fellowship, excellence, and shared progress.
The opening of the Entebbe Clubhouse is more than a project milestone; it is a celebration of heritage, a fulfilled promise, and a testament to what can be achieved when partners share a vision for growth and excellence.
