Godfrey Kirumira
Godfrey Kirumira | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Godfey Kirumira, also known as Godfrey Kirumira Kalule, is a Ugandan businessman. According to a 2012 published report, he is one of the wealthiest people in Uganda.[1]
Business interests
Kirumira's Bargary Company Limited deals in fuel. It controls twelve petrol stations inside and outside Kampala under the brand name Gelp.[2] He also has interests in real estate, general merchandise, import/export, and private security.[3] Another company he owns is Nabugabo Updeal Venture Limited.[4] His businesses are organized in the Godfrey Kirumira Kalule Group or GKK Group of Companies, of which Kirumira is the chairman.[5]
Other responsibilities
Kirumira is the chairman of Kwagalana Group, a club of the wealthiest tycoons in Uganda and founded in 2002.[4][6]
Net worth
According to the New Vision newspaper, Kirumira had a net worth of about US$30 million in 2012.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Michael Kanaabi, and Ssebidde Kiryowa (6 January 2012). "Uganda: The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Vision Reporter (7 July 2013). "Gelp acquires Tusky's Uganda". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Zurah Nakabugo, and Benon Tugumisirize (9 August 2012). "Tycoon Kirumira collapses under police questioning". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ a b Our Reporter (3 March 2015). "Kwagalana Tycoon Cited In Kikuubo Wrangles". Kampala: The Red Pepper. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ BBB (10 March 2016). "Executive Profile of Godfrey Kirumira: Chairman, GKK Group of Companies". Bloomberg Business (BBB). Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Administration (5 December 2015). "Kwagalana Group Members Appraisal Raises Fear". Kampala: Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.