Kwagalana Group

Business group

Kwagalana Group is a Ugandan members-only organization composed of some of the richest businessmen and women.[1][2] It is led by Godfrey Kirumira, was estimated to be worth over UGX 1,000 billion (approximately USD 272 million) in 2009.[3]

Kwagalana Group
Logo of Kwagalana Group
Formation2002
HeadquartersUganda
Membership
Elite businessmen and women
LeaderGodfrey Kirumira

History

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The group was founded in 2002 by a small cadre of wealthy men. Over time, its membership has expanded to include several prominent business figures.[4]

Notable Members

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Contributions

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Kwagalana Group members are known not only for their wealth but also for their significant philanthropic efforts, contributing to community development and charitable causes across Uganda.[8][9]

References

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  1. https://allafrica.com/stories/200903090500.html
  2. "Hamis Kiggundu expresses displeasure over felling of city trees". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  3. "Kwagalana Group Members Appraisal Raises Fear". ChimpReports. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  4. Reporter, Our (2022-01-06). "Hundreds of Orphans reap big from Ruparelia Foundation's End Of Year donation drive". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  5. "uganda's wealthiest man talks philanthropy". CivSource-Africa. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  6. Kyamutetera, Muhereza (2023-01-21). "MAN OF STEEL: How Steel & Tube Industries' Joseph Yiga hot-rolled himself from an ordinary hardware retailer to a UGX427.2 bn a year steel magnate". CEO East Africa. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  7. "About Us —". Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  8. Uganda, TheSpy (2020-05-20). "Kwagalana Group Donates Brand New 4x4 Truck To COVID-19 Task Force - TheSpy". Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  9. Reporter, Our (2022-01-06). "Hundreds of Orphans reap big from Ruparelia Foundation's End Of Year donation drive". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2024-11-05.