James Nyakuni Explained

James Nyakuni
Birth Place:Uganda
Years Active:1990 — present
Nationality:Ugandan
Citizenship:Uganda
Known For:Wealth
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.

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 March 2016 . Location gives Arua an edge in business: Movers and Shakers . 30 September 2013 . Felix Warom . and Clement Aluma . . Kampala.
  2. Web site: 14 March 2016 . Who Are the Richest People in Uganda? . 9 April 2007 . . Kampala . TMC News Quoting New Vision.
  3. Web site: Court gives tenants three-day eviction notice . 11 March 2016 . 19 May 2013 . John . Agagati . . Kampala.
  4. Web site: 11 November 2005 . Rupiny . Kampala. Uganda Radio Network . Arua district officials blast the UN Security Council over Nyakuni . 11 March 2016 . David .
  5. Web site: 28 March 2016. Gaaga boss accounts frozen over UN report . 6 September 2011 . Vision Reporter. Kampala. New Vision.