James Nyakuni
James Nyakuni | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1990 — present |
| Known for | Wealth |
| Title | Managing director Gaagaa Bus Services Limited |
James Nyakuni is a businessman and entrepreneur in Uganda. He is the founder, owner, and managing director of Gaagaa Bus Services Limited.[1] He was reported in 2007 to be one of the wealthiest Ugandans.[2]
Background
He was born in Arua District, circa 1970. He dropped out of school in Primary 7. He started out by making earthen building bricks before rented a stall in the market, where he sold fabricated metal products. Later, he opened a shop selling bicycle parts. When he started trading in cigarettes and automobile fuel, his business required him to travel to Nairobi, Kenya several times a year. On such trips, he learned new business skills and made new business contacts. He followed up by opening a second shop across the border in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, he entered the transportation business.[citation needed]
Businesses and investments
His business interests include the Coca-Cola distribution franchise for the West Nile sub-region, Gaagaa Bus Services Limited, whose vehicles offer round-the clock transportation between Arua and Kampala,[3] apartment complexes and other rental real estate in Arua and Kampala, and a fleet of long-haul trucks.[4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Felix Warom, and Clement Aluma (30 September 2013). "Location gives Arua an edge in business: Movers and Shakers". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ TMC News Quoting New Vision (9 April 2007). "Who Are the Richest People in Uganda?". Kampala: Tmcnet.com Quoting New Vision. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ Agagati, John (19 May 2013). "Court gives tenants three-day eviction notice". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Rupiny, David (11 November 2005). "Arua district officials blast the UN Security Council over Nyakuni". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Vision Reporter (6 September 2011). "Gaaga boss accounts frozen over UN report". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.