WCW: Recognising Uganda’s Wealthiest women

Today we recognize Uganda’s wealthiest women who are dominating in a world of Men.

Joytsna Ruparelia

She is wife to Uganda’s business mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia, and is also the director Ruparelia Group, which boasts of  Kabira Country Club and Kabira International School, among others. The businesses are valued in millions of dollars. She also manages Meera Investments, under which the Ruparelias own a chain of prime property in the country

Joy rugasira kyanda

Rugasira is the managing director of Knight Frank Uganda, a property consultancy, real estate and management company. Under this company, Rugasira handles Rwenzori Courts, Rwenzori Towers, Workers House and Crested Towers, among others. These buildings house most of Uganda’s lucrative and prestigious business enterprises and government offices.

Nina Karugaba

You have probably come across a Nina Interiors branch around Kampala or in Rwanda. Nina Karugaba is the proud owner of that franchise. The store is a one-stop centre for domestic, hotel and office furniture.

Tereza Mbire

Tereza Mbire is the founder of Uganda Women Finance Institution, a microfinance for women. She is also the founder of Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association (UWEAL). Mbire owns Kampala Florists, Home Pride Bakery and Pop in Industries, which specialises in making clothes.

Maama Fina

Sylvia Namutebi, popularly known as Maama Fina, is a traditional healer, but she is now a successful businesswoman.

She owns secondary schools in Mityana and Mukono. She has several buildings in and around Kampala. She also owns Maama Fina Garment shops and Banamasaka shop on Mini Price that deals mainly in ladies’ wear such as gomesis.