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]
Although he no longer plays so much, but when it comes to Uganda entertainment, DJ Erycom is ranked as the richest dj in Uganda. This is evidenced by the investments he has in the country. Having travelled to so many countries, DJ Erycom has gained social capital that has helped him increase his net worth thus being the richest dj in Uganda.
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]
| Name | Net Worth (USD) | Residence | Source of Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alykhan Karmali | $700 million (2012) | Kampala | Mukwano Group, agribusiness, food processing, manufacturing, banking, real estate |
| Amos Nzeyi | $1 billion(2025) | Kampala | Real estate, banking, bottling, bakery, hotels |
| Anatoli Kamugisha | $77 million (2023) | Mbarara City | Real estate |
| Bob Kabonero | $250 million (2019) | Kampala | Investments, casinos, real estate |
| Charles Mbire | $600 million (2021) | Kololo | Telecommunications, banking, pharmaceuticals, fish farming, investments, power generation |
| Drake Lubega | $1 billion (2025) | Kololo | Real estate |
| Elvis Sekyanzi | $8 million (2012) | Kampala | Entertainment, broadcasting, nightclubs, mineral water |
| Godfrey Kirumira | $350 million (2024) | Muyenga | Real estate, hotels, schools, transportation, international trade, security guards |
| Gordon Wavamunno | $100+ million (2012) | Munyonyo | Automobile dealerships, broadcasting, real estate, insurance, dairy farming, mineral water |
| Hamis Kiggundu | $1.2 billion (2024) | Kampala | Ham Group, real estate, hospitality, international trade, agro-processing, logistics |
| Ian Clarke | $15 million (2014) | Makindye | University, hospitals, real estate, healthcare, health insurance, ambulances, hotels |
| James Mulwana Family | $30 million (2013) | Kampala | Dairy farming, plastics, manufacturing, horticulture, real estate |
| Karim Hirji | $700+ million (2015) | Kampala | Dembe Group of companies |
| Madhvani Family | ~$1 billion | Kakira | Madhvani Group |
| Miraj Barot | $15 million (2012) | Kampala | Real estate, construction, agribusiness, steel |
| Mukesh Shukla | $100+ million (2012) | Kampala | Shumuk Group of companies, real estate, aluminum recycling, hotels |
| Nixon Kitimoi | $100 million (2024)[4] | Kampala | Investments[5] |
| Omar Ahmed Mandela | $550 million (2024) | Kampala | Mandela Group of Companies |
| Patrick Bitature | $100 million (2021) | Kampala | Telecommunications, electricity generation, banking, insurance, hotels, resorts, ranching, real estate |
| Ponsiano Ngabirano | $20 million (2012) | Kampala | Capital Shoppers Supermarket |
| Sudhir Ruparelia | $1.6 billion (2025) | Kampala | Ruparelia Group |
| Sk Mbuga | $ 300million (2025) | Buziga | Security, Real Estate,Hospitality,Logistics, International Trade, Mines |
See Also
References
[edit]- ^ a b The World Bank (2014). "2013 Uganda GNI Per Capita". The World Bank. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Uganda Demographics Profile 2013". Indexmundi.com. 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ Kanaabi, Michael; Kiryowa, Ssebidde (6 January 2012). "The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ "Dr. Nixon Kitimoi: A Visionary Leader Driving Sustainable Growth and Impact at 1Stock Limited". 5 March 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ Writer, The Publicist (28 May 2025). "Castle Placement to Raise US$5 Billion for 1Stock's Infrastructure Fund". Publicist East Africa. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Who Are the Richest People in Uganda? As at 9 April 2007.