James Isabirye Mugoya, also known as James Isabirye or James Mugoya, is a Ugandan engineer and businessman. He is the founder, owner and chief executive officer of Mugoya Construction Company Limited.[1] In 2012, he was listed as one of the wealthiest individuals in Uganda.[2]
James Isabirye Mugoya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Nairobi University (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1975 — present |
| Known for | Construction, wealth |
| Title | Managing director and chief executive officer Mugoya Construction Limited |
Background and education
editMugoya was born in the Eastern Region of Uganda, circa 1950. He attended King's College Budo before entering Nairobi University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.[3]
Career
editWhile at university in Nairobi in the 1970s, Mugoya became friends with one of President Daniel Arap Moi's sons. Following graduation, he started Mugoya Construction and Engineering Company Limited. According to print media in both Kenya and Uganda, Mugoya's business was awarded a series of lucrative government and private sector contracts during this period. He became very wealthy.[1][3]
Following the changes of government in Kenya, where Mugoya's company was established and where the majority of business was located, contracts began to dwindle and Mugoya made plans to relocate to Uganda.[4][5] Meanwhile, in Uganda, the Nsimbe Estate joint venture that he had started with the National Social Security Fund (Uganda),was ruled illegal by Ugandan authorities and was scuttled.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kisero, Jandi (24 March 2012). "Mugoya's Ksh342m award and the art of cowboy contracting". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Michael Kanaabi, and Ssebidde Kiryowa (6 January 2012). "The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ a b Olita, Reuben (3 August 2007). "Tycoon Mugoya charged in Nairobi". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Otuki, Neville (6 June 2013). "Tycoon Mugoya's fortunes dwindle with winding-up plan". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Juma, Paul (14 August 2012). "Court freezes Mugoya firm's bank accounts". Daily Nation. Nairobi.
- ^ Obore, Chris (24 July 2011). "NSSF in secret deal to pay off Mugoya". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2016.