James Nyakuni

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 individuals in Uganda.[2]

James Nyakuni
Born1970 (age 52–53)
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Occupation(s)Businessman and entrepreneur
Years active1990 — present
Known forWealth
TitleManaging director
Gaagaa Bus Services Limited

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. He then 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.

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Agagati, John (19 May 2013). "Court gives tenants three-day eviction notice". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  4. Rupiny, David (11 November 2005). "Arua district officials blast the UN Security Council over Nyakuni". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  5. Vision Reporter (6 September 2011). "Gaaga boss accounts frozen over UN report". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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