List of Ugandans by net worth

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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]

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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.

NameNet worthResidenceSource of wealth
Alykhan Karmali [4] 700 million (2012) [3] Kampala Mukwano Group, agribusiness, food processing, manufacturing, banking, real estate [5]
Amos Nzeyi [6] 250 MillionKampalaReal estate, banking, bottling, bakery, hotels
Anatoli Kamugisha [7] 77 million (2023) [8] Mbarara City Real estate
Andrew Rugasira [9] 10 million (2012) [3] KampalaGood African Coffee, Rwenzori Coffee, investments
Bob Kabonero [10] 250 million (2019) [3] KampalaInvestments, casinos, real estate [11]
Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige [12] KampalaHotels, real estate, construction equipment, foreign exchange bureaus
Charles Hamya [13] KampalaSatellite television, real estate
Charles Mbire [14] 600 million (2021) [3] Kololo Telecommunications, banking, pharmaceuticals, fish farming, investments, power generation
Charles Mugerwa [15] 15 millionKampalaIn-line print services, real estate
Drake Lubega [16] KololoReal estate
Elvis Sekyanzi [17] 8 million (2012) [18] KampalaEntertainment, broadcasting, nightclubs, mineral water
Godfrey Kirumira [19] 30 million (2012) [3] MuyengaReal 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] KampalaUniversities, 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)KampalaInvestments, real estate
Karim Hirji [30] 700+ million (2015)KampalaDembe Group of companies
James Isabirye Mugoya [31] [32] KampalaReal estate, construction, investments
James Mulwana Family [33] 30 million (2013) [34] KampalaDairy farming, plastics, manufacturing, horticulture, real estate
James Nyakuni [35] Arua Transportation, real estate
Japhet Higiro [36] 10 million (2012) [3] KampalaJomayi Property Consultants, [37] real estate, construction
Madhvani Family ~1 billionKakiraMadhvani Group
Martin Aliker [38] Kampala Dental surgery, investments
Martin Drito [39] KampalaMining, timber, logging
Miraj Barot [40] 15 million (2012) [3] KampalaReal estate, construction, agribusiness, steel
Mohammed Alibhai [41] Kampala Bodyguards, security guards, investments
Mohammed Hamid [42] [43] ~1 billion (2019) [44] KampalaHotels, flour milling, transportation, international trade, bakery, mining
Mukesh Shukla [45] 100+ million (2012) [3] KampalaShumuk Group of companies, real estate, aluminum recycling, hotels
Patrick Bitature [46] 670 million (2021) [3] KampalaTelecommunications, 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 PortalHotels
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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