List of Ugandans by net worth

The per capita income in Uganda in 1999 was approximately US$650 annually.[1] In 2013, an estimated 19.5 percent of the 35 million Ugandans lived on less than US$1.00 per day.[1][2]

Compiled here is a list of individuals in Uganda whose accumulated assets are known to be markedly above the rest of the individuals in the country. The list is not exhaustive, and net worth values are hard to determine.[3]

The names are arranged alphabetically, using the first name to select rank.

Name Net worth Residence Source of wealth
Alykhan Karmali[4] 700 million (2012)[3] Kampala Mukwano Group, agribusiness, food processing, manufacturing, banking, real estate[5]
Amos Nzeyi[6] 250 Million Kampala Real estate, banking, bottling, bakery, hotels
Anatoli Kamugisha[7] 77 million (2023)[8] Mbarara City Real estate
Andrew Rugasira[9] 10 million (2012)[3] Kampala Good African Coffee, Rwenzori Coffee, investments
Bob Kabonero[10] 250 million (2019)[3] Kampala Investments, casinos, real estate[11]
Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige[12] Kampala Hotels, real estate, construction equipment, foreign exchange bureaus
Charles Hamya[13] Kampala Satellite television, real estate
Charles Mbire[14] 600 million (2021)[3] Kololo Telecommunications, banking, pharmaceuticals, fish farming, investments, power generation
Charles Mugerwa[15] 15 million Kampala In-line print services, real estate
Drake Lubega[16] Kololo Real estate
Elvis Sekyanzi[17] 8 million (2012)[18] Kampala Entertainment, broadcasting, nightclubs, mineral water
Godfrey Kirumira[19] 30 million (2012)[3] Muyenga Real estate, hotels, schools, transportation, international trade, security guards
Gordon Wavamunno[20] 100+ million (2012)[3] Munyonyo Automobile dealerships, broadcasting, real estate, insurance, dairy farming, mineral water
Isaac Mulindwa Jr.[21] Ggaba Construction,[22] entertainment, broadcasting, Makinawa University[23]
Hamis Kiggundu 1.02 billion (2024)[24] Kampala[25] Ham Group, real estate, hospitality, international trade,[26] agro-processing, logistics
Hassan Basajjabalaba[27] Kampala Universities, schools, real estate, animal skins and hides, hospitality
Ian Clarke 15 million (2014)[28] Makindye University, hospitals, real estate, healthcare, health insurance, ambulances, hotels
Ibrahim Kironde Kabanda[29] 5+ million (2015) Kampala Investments, real estate
Karim Hirji[30] 700+ million (2015) Kampala Dembe Group of companies
James Isabirye Mugoya[31][32] Kampala Real estate, construction, investments
James Mulwana Family[33] 30 million (2013)[34] Kampala Dairy farming, plastics, manufacturing, horticulture, real estate
James Nyakuni[35] Arua Transportation, real estate
Japhet Higiro[36] 10 million (2012)[3] Kampala Jomayi Property Consultants,[37] real estate, construction
Madhvani Family ~1 billion Kakira Madhvani Group
Martin Aliker[38] Kampala Dental surgery, investments
Martin Drito[39] Kampala Mining, timber, logging
Miraj Barot[40] 15 million (2012)[3] Kampala Real estate, construction, agribusiness, steel
Mohammed Alibhai[41] Kampala Bodyguards, security guards, investments
Mohammed Hamid[42][43] ~1 billion (2019)[44] Kampala Hotels, flour milling, transportation, international trade, bakery, mining
Mukesh Shukla[45] 100+ million (2012)[3] Kampala Shumuk Group of companies, real estate, aluminum recycling, hotels
Patrick Bitature[46] 670 million (2021)[3] Kampala Telecommunications, electricity generation, banking, insurance, hotels, resorts, ranching, real estate[47]
Ponsiano Ngabirano[48] 20 million (2012)[3] Kampala Capital Shoppers Supermarkets
Robina Bwita[49] Fort Portal Hotels
Sam Otada[50] Kiryandongo Transportation, construction, telecommunications, real estate
Sarah Nabukalu Kiyimba[51] Masaka Hotels, real estate
Sebastian Remero[52] Iganga Hotels, schools, real estate
Sudhir Ruparelia 1.2 billion (2019)[53] Kampala Ruparelia Group

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