Godfrey Kirumira

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]

Godfrey Kirumira
Born
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
OccupationBusinessman
Net worthUS$30 million (2012)

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
  1. Michael Kanaabi, and Ssebidde Kiryowa (6 January 2012). "Uganda: The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  2. Vision Reporter (7 July 2013). "Gelp acquires Tusky's Uganda". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  3. Zurah Nakabugo, and Benon Tugumisirize (9 August 2012). "Tycoon Kirumira collapses under police questioning". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  4. Our Reporter (3 March 2015). "Kwagalana Tycoon Cited In Kikuubo Wrangles". Kampala: The Red Pepper. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  5. BBB (10 March 2016). "Executive Profile of Godfrey Kirumira: Chairman, GKK Group of Companies". Bloomberg Business (BBB). Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  6. Administration (5 December 2015). "Kwagalana Group Members Appraisal Raises Fear". Kampala: Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
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