James Nyakuni

James Nyakuni
Born	1970 (age 54–55) Uganda
Nationality	Ugandan
Citizenship	Uganda
Occupation(s)	Businessman and entrepreneur
Years active	1990 — present
Known for	Wealth
Title	Managing director Gaagaa Bus Services Limited

James Nyakuni is a businessman and entrepreneur in Uganda. He is the founder, owner, and managing director of Gaagaa Bus Services Limited. ^[1] He was reported in 2007 to be one of the wealthiest Ugandans. ^[2]

Background

He was born in Arua District, circa 1970. He dropped out of school in Primary 7. He started out by making earthen building bricks before rented a stall in the market, where he sold fabricated metal products. Later, he opened a shop selling bicycle parts. When he started trading in cigarettes and automobile fuel, his business required him to travel to Nairobi, Kenya several times a year. On such trips, he learned new business skills and made new business contacts. He followed up by opening a second shop across the border in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, he entered the transportation business.^{[ citation needed ]}

Businesses and investments

His business interests include the Coca-Cola distribution franchise for the West Nile sub-region, Gaagaa Bus Services Limited, whose vehicles offer round-the clock transportation between Arua and Kampala, ^[3] apartment complexes and other rental real estate in Arua and Kampala, and a fleet of long-haul trucks. ^{[4] [5]}

References

1. Felix Warom, and Clement Aluma (30 September 2013). "Location gives Arua an edge in business: Movers and Shakers". Daily Monitor . Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
2. TMC News Quoting New Vision (9 April 2007). "Who Are the Richest People in Uganda?". Kampala: Tmcnet.com Quoting New Vision . Retrieved 14 March 2016.
3. Agagati, John (19 May 2013). "Court gives tenants three-day eviction notice". The Observer (Uganda) . Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
4. Rupiny, David (11 November 2005). "Arua district officials blast the UN Security Council over Nyakuni". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
5. Vision Reporter (6 September 2011). "Gaaga boss accounts frozen over UN report". New Vision . Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.

External links

• Gaagaa boss accounts frozen over UN report