Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, shares his assessment of the telecom sector in Uganda, mentioning trends, competition and challenges to be faced. He also talks about the economy of Uganda and shares his vision for the future of the country.
Sikander Lalani gives an overview of the steel industry in Uganda and presents Roofings Group, a manufacturer of quality steel products for the country as well as the entire East African Community. He also discusses current projects and shares his vision for the future of Roofings Group in the medium to long term.
Rajiv Ruparelia gives an overview of Ruparelia Group in Uganda, mentioning key sectors such as real estate, education, agriculture, media, recruitment and financial services. He also discusses CSR activities and shares his vision for the Group in the medium and long term.
Dr Ian Clarke discusses the current state of coffee in Uganda in terms of impact by COVID-19 and gives an overview of Muhangi Hills Coffee, a fine Robusta estate coffee from Clarke Farm. He also talks about the construction of his coffee processing plant and shares his wish to develop coffee tourism in the near future.
Hrishikesa Madhvani gives an overview of Madhvani Group, one of the largest diversified private-sector groups in East Africa, employing over 10,000 people. He also mentions some key areas of focus, such as agriculture and agribusiness, as well as the tourism industry, and shares his vision for the future of Madhvani Group in the long term.
Dr Elly Karuhanga gives an overview of the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum in Uganda and presents Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), one of the top law firms in the country. He also talks about the private sector and the investment climate in Uganda, and shares his vision for the future.
Vimal Shah shares his assessment of the manufacturing sector in East Africa and discusses the recent changes and trends since COVID began. He also talks about his projects and vision for Bidco Africa, East Africa’s leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Started in 1985, Bidco has continuously grown over the years and his now present in many countries, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Amos Nzeyi shares his assessment of the economy in Uganda and talks about the ease of doing business in the country. He also presents Crown Beverages Limited, Uganda’s oldest soft drink company, and shares his plans for the future.
Businessman and entrepreneur Patrick Bitature shares his views on the history of Uganda and discusses business in the country, economy, doing business and his vision for the future. He also talks about Simba Group, an East African conglomerate with interests in telecom, energy production, mining, media, real estate, travel and leisure.
Judy Rugasira discusses the challenges to be faced by the real estate sector in Uganda during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as the opportunities that have arisen in this context. She also gives an overview of Knight Frank Uganda, a leading independent real estate consultancy, specialized in property management and valuations for the residential and commercial sectors.
