Abraham Luzzi
Abraham Luzzi | |
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| Born | Kakiri Luwunga, Busiro, Wakiso District, Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, sports administrator, politician |
| Known for | Founder of Ssebo Food Industries Uganda Ltd and Ssebo Pure Gold and Jewelry Center; chairman of Ssebo International Group; political candidate for Kampala Central MP |
Abraham Luzzi, widely referred to as Mr. Economy, is a Ugandan entrepreneur and political figure engaged in sectors such as mining, agro-processing, logistics, agriculture, and commercial enterprises.[1]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[2] He is the founder of Ssebo Food Industries Uganda Ltd and Ssebo Pure Gold and Jewelry Center, overseeing multiple businesses under the Ssebo International Group with operations spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.[3]
Luzzi's activities also encompass sports administration and youth empowerment initiatives, including leadership positions at Uganda Police Football Club and establishing a sports academy based in London.[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In 2022, the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee issued him a decade-long prohibition from football-related engagements, a decision he has formally contested.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In the political arena, Luzzi started as an NRM mobilizer within Mityana and Mubende districts. He vied for the Mityana Municipality parliamentary seat in 2021 before shifting allegiance to the Democratic Party and subsequently contesting as an independent candidate.[2]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Ahead of the 2026 general elections, he emerged as an independent contender for Kampala Central MP, gaining prominence through vigorous social media outreach and policy platforms centered on anti-corruption efforts, governance reforms, economic growth, and urban administration.[5][1]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
His manifesto includes proposals to downsize Parliament’s membership and expenditures, enhance digital government services, reform sentencing guidelines for minor infractions, and implement stringent anti-corruption policies. His campaign frequently features the slogan “Sarah is tall,” a nod to his spouse Sarah Luzzi.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[5]
Early Life and Education
Abraham Luzzi is the son of Hajj Badru Kafuuma from Kakiri Luwunga in Busiro, Wakiso District, and the late Hadijah Nantaba from Kibanga Village in Bukandula, Gomba District. His early education was at SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools in Kakiri before attending Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Mityana Secondary School, and Lubiri Secondary School for his secondary studies.
He completed Advanced Level courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics prior to enrolling at Mulago Paramedical Schools for Orthopedic Medicine studies. Subsequently, he transferred to Nkumba University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management. Currently, he is pursuing legal studies at Victoria University Uganda.
Career
Luzzi is a diversified businessman with ventures in gold trading, sand mining, stone quarrying, commercial farming, experimental medicinal cannabis cultivation, contract financing, forex trading, agro-processing industries, tourism, and travel services. Additionally, he operates within logistics including clearing and forwarding.
He established Ssebo Food Industries Uganda Ltd and serves as its director; this company specializes in large-scale agro-processing with products such as fortified foods including Ssebo Pure Maize Flour. Luzzi also directs Ssebo Pure Gold and Jewelry Center located at the Serena Hotel in Kampala that focuses on high-end gold and jewelry trading alongside design services. His business model prioritizes mechanized agriculture and modern farming techniques aimed at strengthening the food supply chain.
As a licensed agriculturalist, he processes and exports experimental medicinal cannabis compliant with regulations set by Uganda’s Ministry of Health and National Drug Authority. His business footprint extends across Uganda as well as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, and the United Arab Emirates.
Serving as chairman of Ssebo International Group, Luzzi also founded a sports academy in Hammersmith, London dedicated to nurturing Ugandan youth aged 10 to 16 years. In 2019 he financed the Ssingo Ssaza Team participating in the Airtel Masaza Football Championship. By 2021 he held roles as Marketing and Sales Manager along with Head of Public Relations at Uganda Police Football Club. That year he petitioned FUFA to revise player transfer policies.
In 2022 FUFA’s Ethics Committee banned him from football activities domestically and internationally for ten years due to allegations of match-fixing. Luzzi appealed this verdict asserting his innocence while attributing the ban to political interference.
In politics, Luzzi initially mobilized support for NRM within Mityana and Mubende districts. He contested NRM primaries for Mityana Municipality MP in 2021 but was unsuccessful; afterward he joined the Democratic Party aiming to challenge NUP’s Hon. Francis Zaake. Despite campaigning under DP’s banner he was observed endorsing the NRM presidential candidate.
Currently standing as an independent candidate for Kampala Central Division MP seat, Luzzi promotes reforms within existing institutional frameworks. His campaign uses “Sarah is tall” as its slogan honoring his wife Sarah Luzzi. Key rivals include NUP’s Lewis Rubongoya, NRM’s Hon. Minsa Kabanda, Suzan Kushaba, and Moses Muhangi.
External links
- Observer Uganda – FUFA imposes suspensions on six players and three referees due to match-fixing allegations
- Pulse Uganda – Profile of Abraham Luzzi, Kampala Central MP candidate
- The Investigator – Mengoleaks Reloaded: How the Kiwaani Queen Mother deceived the Mengo establishment to acquire and sell a large estate at minimal value
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