James Mulwana
James Mulwana | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Buganda, Uganda |
| Died | January 15, 2013 (aged 76) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and Group Chairman of Mulwana Group of Companies; Chairman of Standard Chartered Uganda |
James Mulwana (24 July 1936 – 15 January 2013) was a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur who held the positions of Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the Mulwana Group of Companies, a multifaceted conglomerate involved in sectors such as dairy farming, plastics, manufacturing, and real estate. Beginning in 1992 and continuing until his demise, he served as a non-executive board member of Standard Chartered Uganda, the nation's second-largest commercial bank by asset size, acting as its chairman from 1998 through 2013. At the time of his death, Mulwana ranked among the wealthiest individuals in Uganda.
Background and education
Mulwana was born in Buganda on 24 July 1936. His education took place at Mengo Senior School followed by attendance at Aggrey Memorial School, both located in Kampala. Early in his career, he engaged in import-export ventures and, at the age of 25 in 1961, launched his first formal enterprise, Associated Battery Manufacturers Limited, in collaboration with Chloride (UK) Plc.
Mulwana Group
The business interests of James Mulwana encompassed several major companies:
In partnership with Chloride (UK) Plc, Mulwana established Associated Battery Manufacturers Limited (later renamed Uganda Batteries Limited) in 1961 when he was 25 years old. This company became a leading battery producer within Uganda. In 1991, he secured majority ownership.
Founded in 1970, Nice House of Plastics Limited manufactures various plastic products including toothbrushes, chairs, washbasins, jerry cans, and drinking cups.
Jesa Mixed Farm Limited began operations in 1988 near Busunju, concentrating on diversified farming activities.
Nsimbe Estate Limited was initiated in 1992 through a joint venture with a German strategic partner to cultivate, process, and export cut flowers.
Established in 1994, Jesa Farm Dairy processes and packages dairy products such as butter, yoghurt, and ice cream.
Jesa Investments Limited, created in 2002, focuses on commercial property development.
Death
James Mulwana was admitted to Nakasero Hospital in Kampala for treatment of an abdominal condition and passed away on 15 January 2013. Honoring his wishes, he was interred at his family home located in Masiriba Village, Mityana District.
He leaves behind his wife Sarah Mulwana and three children—Primrose Mulwana, Barbara Mulwana, and Geoffrey Mulwana—who continue to oversee the family's business ventures.
See also
- List of wealthiest people in Uganda
- Economy of Uganda
- Mengo Senior School
- List of milk processing companies in Uganda
- Dairy industry in Uganda