John Ssenseko Kulubya (1935 – 27 August 2019), was an engineer, businessman, and politician in Uganda. He was reported in 2012 to be one of the wealthiest people in Uganda.[1]
John Ssenseko Kulubya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935 |
| Died | 27 August 2019 (aged 83–84) Kampala |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | University of London (Bachelor of Science in Engineering) |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, businessman and politician |
| Years active | 1960–2019 |
| Known for | Wealth, rally, politics |
Background and education
editHe was born in Uganda circa 1935 (1934 according to other sources). His father was the late Sserwano Ssenseko Wofunira Kulubya (CBE), who served as mayor of Kampala from 1959 until 1961, and was the first African mayor of Uganda's capital city. His mother was Uniya Namutebi.[2] He was educated at Buddo Junior School, Kings College Buddo, Makerere College and Kampala Technical School (presently referred to as Kyambogo Technical Institute) from which he graduated as a mechanic in 1952.[2] The young Kulubya trained as an engineer.[3][4]
Businesses and investments
editKulubya owned buildings and sizable tracts of land in prime areas of the capital city of Kampala and in other areas of Uganda's Central Region.[3][5]
Political career
editHe ran, unsuccessfully for the position of Mayor of Kampala, in 2006.[6][7]
Personal
editSssenseko Kulubya was married and was the father of four children.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Michael Kanaabi, and Ssebidde Kiryowa (6 January 2012). "The Deepest Pockets". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Ssenseko Kulubya : Omuddugavu eyasooka okumalako Safari Rally". www.bukedde.co.ug. 17 March 2015. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Hafsah Nabayunga, and Kelvin Nsangi (25 September 2007). "Kampala set to get new Mayor". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Walakira (9 August 2012). "Full list of past mayors of Kampala, first woman mayor of Kampala, first woman acting mayor of Kampala, long serving mayor of Kampala". Weinformers.net (WIN). Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Nalubwama, Jackie (29 October 2013). "Who owns Lugazi town?". The Observer. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Vision Reporter (12 February 2006). "Kulubya put to task over president". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Vision Reporter (23 January 2006). "News in Brief". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 March 2016.