Kwagalana Group is a members only group of richest businessmen and women in Uganda. Together, the group led by Godfrey Kirumira was estimated to be worth over UGX1,000 billion/USD272 million in 2009.[1] The group was started in 2002[2] by a group of rich men, but the membership has since grown to include several businessmen like Sudhir Ruparelia of Ruparelia GroupJoseph Magandaazi Yiga, Dr. Hamis Kiggundu of Ham Group[3] among several other rich Ugandans.[4][5][6]
The Kwagalana Group is known for its work of philanthropy by its members.[7] The members of the group have been known to contribute to the communities and the country's development through business and charity. Sudhir Ruparelia[8] in particular has a foundation[9] has benefited several children and women.[10]
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Kwagalana Group donated a pickup truck to the health ministry to help transport materials to different health facilities. This followed a call for donations from Yoweri Museveni[11][12] Members also made individual contributions to the same cause.[12]
Business
Members of Kwagalana Group own several businesses in Uganda, including hotels, Fuel Companies, Schools, Real Estate Companies mong others. These include; Kirumira's Bargary Company Limited deals in fuel, and Sudhir's hotels, apartments, schools etc. Other members of Kwagalana Group include Joseph Magandaazi Yiga the proprietor Steel and Tube Industries[13] Dr Sarah Nkonge, who owns several arcades in Kampala and Jinja. She was also the first woman to be appointed Kampala City Mayor.[14] Mr Ben Kavuya, the Proprietor Legacy Group[15][16] and Hamis Kiggundu the proprietor Ham Enterprises, among other members.
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