Billionaires

A JACK OF MANY TRADES: Bob Kabonero, the out-of-Ntungamo gaming & entertainment billionaire

by Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesThe Big StoryJanuary 25, 2025January 25, 2025

Age: 60 yearsSource of Wealth: Entertainment and gaming, telecommunications, logistics and transport, finance and technology. Estimated Wealth: USD50 million (UGX180 bn)Bob Kabonero, born in January 1965 in Ntungamo District, Uganda, stands…

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Meet the Oppenheimers, Africa’s Third Richest Family, Who Own a 75% Stake in Uganda’s Hariss International, Makers of Riham Brands.

by Jonathan N. LubwamaBillionairesFinanceProfilesThe Big StoryJune 10, 2024July 19, 2024

In October 2022, CEO East Africa broke the story of how one of Africa’s wealthiest families, the Oppenheimers, had acquired a majority 75% stake in Uganda’s third largest soft drinks…

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AFRICA’S RICHEST 2024⎮ S.Africa, Egypt and Nigeria Dominate Forbes Billionaires List

by Jonathan N. LubwamaBillionairesEast AfricaLists & RankingsThe Big StoryTop 10June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Forbes Africa released its annual list of Africa’s billionaires with its 2024 class of 20 billionaires now worth $82.4bn. Collectively, these billionaires would be the 18th richest person in the…

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UGANDAN BILLIONAIRES: Amos Nzeyi, the little bread vending boy from Kabale who grew up into a ‘big boy’ in Kampala

by CEO ReporterBillionairesCEOsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Name: Amos NzeyiSource of Wealth: Carbonated Soft Drinks and Water, Hospitality & Tourism, Confectionaries & Real Estate Age: 75 yearsEstimated Worth: US$ 57 million (UGX200 billion)Amos is a Ugandan businessman, entrepreneur,…

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From billboards to beer labels to pull-up banners: How Graphic Systems Limited became the giant of printing in Uganda, region

by CEO ReporterAdvertising & CommunicationBillionairesThe Big StoryJanuary 12, 2024January 11, 2024

If your favourite beer is Nile Special or Club Pilsner or even Bell Lager, that sleek label on the bottle that you often like to tinker with is made by…

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The phenomenal story of Prof. Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the Gayaza High School alumna who became one of Uganda’s most loved, trusted and influential business leaders of our generation.

by Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesProfilesThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipJanuary 11, 2024May 3, 2024

Let’s start from where it all started. Tell us about your childhood, growing up and early working days.My father’s dad Mr. Penn Blick was a British settler in Gomba, Central…

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THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE: Sanjay Awasthi, the man behind Uganda’s Tembo Steels

by Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesProfilesQ + AsThe Big StoryJanuary 8, 2024December 19, 2024

When he came to Uganda, back in 2000, Sanjay Awasthi chose the latter- and he does it with zero importation of physical steel, unlike most of his peers and competitors….

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UGANDAN BILLIONAIRES: Badru Muwanga, the packaging magnate behind Luuka Plastics

by The CEO Magazine TeamBillionairesLists & RankingsThe Big StoryJuly 17, 2023July 18, 2023

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Manufacturing (plastics & packaging) and real estate.ESTIMATED WEALTH: UGX120+ billionExcept for being a member of Kwagalana Group, an association of self-made billionaires in Kampala, Hajj Badru Muwanga…

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Billionaire businessman, Godfrey Kirumira appointed Honorary Consul to Namibia

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

The Republic of Namibia has appointed Ugandan billionaire businessman, Godfrey Kalule Kirumira as its Honorary Consul to Uganda.A Consul in foreign service and foreign relations is a person who is…

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Who is Chris Kayoboke— the quiet billionaire who owns 41% of Crown Beverages, the Pepsi bottler in Uganda?

by Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesLists & RankingsProfilesThe Big StoryThe CEO 100 IndexMarch 5, 2023January 10, 2024

Crown Beverages Limited, the franchisee bottler for PepsiCo International has no doubt, matured both as a large player in the Ugandan non-alcoholic drinks category as well as in the broader…

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