Jane Bugembe
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Janet Bugembe | |
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| Born | Navuga |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Education | Gayaza High School |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur
Mentor Activist Team leader |
| Organization | Journey to the Boardroom
Uganda Aviation School Cinq Diamandes Group Palle Moeller Foundation Victoria Motors Limited |
| Known for | Empowering East African youth through the mentorship Class, which equips young people with entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills for success. |
| Spouse | Andrew Bugembe |
| Children | One child |
Janet Bugembe is a Ugandan entrepreneur, mentor, and founder of Journey to the Boardroom (JTB). She is also known as Janet Navuga Bugembe. With over 19 years’ experience, she champions youth empowerment and inclusive corporate leadership, impacting over 300,000 globally through mentorship and board-level training. She also leads Cinq Diamandes Group and serves on several boards.[1][2][3][4][5]
Education and background
[edit]Janet studied from Gayaza High School and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Banking and Finance from Makerere University. She is the founder of the mentorship class, an initiative aimed at bridging the skills gap among youth aged 18 to 30. Her business ventures include a distribution company supplying biodegradable cleaning products across seven African countries and a training division offering services in leadership, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and sales. She has trained over 50,000 farmers in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, enhancing agricultural productivity. [6]
Career
[edit]Janet is a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor with over 19 years of experience, founder of Journey to the Boardroom (JTB), a mentorship program aimed at preparing professionals for boardroom leadership, and The Mentorship Class, which empowers youth through transformative training. She leads Cinq Diamandes Group, specialising in eco-friendly products and event management. Her initiatives have impacted over 300,000 individuals globally, and she serves on several boards, including the Uganda Aviation School, Palle Moeller Foundation and Victoria Motors Limited.[1][3][7][8][9] She has represented Uganda at international forums, including the World Export Development Forum and the African Union. [6]
Personal life
[edit]Janet is married to Andrew Bugembe with one child, and together they co-founded the mentorship class, a transformative training initiative for youths aged 18 to 30 years.[6]
Awards
[edit]In 2018, she was recognized for her outstanding contribution to youth entrepreneurship in Uganda.[6] At the 40th anniversary of the Chevening Scholarship in Uganda, held on November 29, 2023, at Protea Hotel Kampala, British High Commissioner to Uganda, Kate Airey, presented the award for most outstanding Chevening Alumnus to Janet. She was recognized for her significant contributions to youth empowerment and leadership development in Uganda. [4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "THE ENTREPRENEUR ARSENAL - JANET BUGEMBE". Startup Grind. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "As a successful businesswoman, have you mentored other women?". Monitor. 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ a b Kisakye, Frank (2025-04-27). "Eight awarded as Journey to the Boardroom graduates 35". The Observer. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ a b "New Vision - Latest News". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "Member Profile – Journey To Boardroom". jtboardroom.org. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ a b c d "New Vision - Latest News". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ Atukunda, Rogers (2025-04-28). "Journey to the Boardroom 2025 Celebrates Rising Leaders and Excellence". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "Top 40 under 40 finalists selected". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "New Vision - Latest News". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2025-04-30.