Charles Mbire
| Charles Mbire | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mparo, Kabale District, Uganda |
| Residence | Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Ethnicity | Mukiga |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education |
Bachelor of Science in Economics & Business Studies (BSc) Essex University, Essex, UK Master of Business Administration (MBA) Leicester University Leicester, UK |
| Occupation |
Chairman[1] MTN Uganda Eskom Uganda Uganda Securities Exchange Director[2] Ecobank (Uganda) Rift Valley Railways |
| Years active | 1980s — present |
| Known for | Wealth |
| Home town | Mparo |
| Net worth | US$65+ million (2008) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Charles Mbire is a businessman, entrepreneur and industrialist in Uganda. He is reported to be the wealthiest indigenous Ugandan, with an estimated net worth in excess of US$65 million, as of December 2008.[3]
Background
Mbire traces his origins to Mparo, Kabale District, southwestern Uganda. He studied business and economics and graduated with Honors from Essex University in England. He went on to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Leicester University, also in the United Kingdom. His investments range from telecommunications, finance, energy, real estate, pharmaceuticals, agribusiness and transportation.
Business Interests
Charles Mbire is part owner and member of the Board of Directors of the following Ugandan businesses:[4]
- Afro Alpine Pharma Limited
- East Africa Fish Farming Limited
- Ecobank Uganda Limited
- Eskom Uganda Limited
- Invesco (Uganda) Limited
- MTN Communications Uganda Limited
- Polino Holdings Limited
- Sunco Investments Limited
- Bomi Holdings Limited
- Rift Valley Railways[5]
- Chui Investments Limited - An investment company specializing in the construction, operations and ownership of small and medium-sized power stations in Uganda[6]
Other responsibilities
Charles Mbire was appointed Chairman of Uganda Securities Exchange in 2010. He is also a member of the Presidential Investor Roundtable, an elite group of businesspeople who advise the President of Uganda on how to improve business competitiveness and business conditions in the country.[7]
Net worth
As of May 2009, it is estimated that the net worth of Charles Mbire is in excess of US$65 million.[8]
External links
- Overview of Charles Mbire
- Charles Mbire Owns Afro Alpine Pharma
- List of Wealthiest Ugandans
- Profile of Tereza Mbire, The Mother of Charles Mbire
Photos
See also
References
- ↑ Charles Mbire Is Chairman of MTN Uganda and Eskom Uganda
- ↑ Charles Mbire Sits On Several Boards of Directors
- ↑ Wealthiest Indigenous Ugandan
- ↑ Charles Mbire's Business Empire
- ↑ Charles Mbire Vies for 15% In RVR
- ↑ National Grid To Get 200MW Boost
- ↑ Charles Mbire Appointed Chairman of Uganda Securities Exchange In November 2010
- ↑ Net worth of Charles Mbire