Top 10 Richest Women In Uganda (2022)

Uganda as a country is blessed with some top successful and wealthy women who have all that attributes to rich. There are more many 200 rich and wealthy women in Uganda but this list focuses on just the top 10.

These top 10 richest women in Uganda comprise women who were able to put things together, start up businesses, and have a good ability to maintain the business.

Some of the women on this list of the top 10 richest women in Uganda were not born rich but they made their way to the list.

Below is a table with a complete list of the top 10 richest women in Uganda:

1. Jyotsna Rupariela

Jyotsna Rupariela with an estimated net worth of $5.5 million is the richest woman in Uganda. She has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of the family business.

In the family business, she participated in operations and management and heads the grant division of the foundation.

The Uganda Businesswoman, entrepreneur, and investor is well known for her expertise in foreign exchange, decision making, and management skills.

2. Maria Kiwanuka

Maria Kiwanuka is the second richest woman in Uganda with an estimated net worth of $5 million. She is an Uganda businesswoman, economist, and politician who is currently serving as a senior adviser on financial matters to the president of Uganda.

Before being the senior adviser, she has been the minister of finance from 2011 to 2015.

3. Julian Adyeri Omalla

The founder and managing director of Uganda Delight Limited Julian Adyeri Omalla are among the richest women in Uganda. She has a net worth of

However, her company produces the country’s most popular fruit drinks sold under a brand name cheers. As a good businesswoman, she also has other things she does which include poultry farming, maize feed production, flour mill, bakery, and so on.

4. Sylvia Namutebi

The former model and beauty pageant titleholder in Uganda Sylvia Wilson Namutebi Alibhai is one of the richest women in Uganda.

Though she reigned as Miss Uganda in 2011 and represented Uganda at Miss World later that year, she is still among the richest women in Uganda.

After representing Uganda in the miss world pageant, she returned in 2019 to Uganda as a judge. Currently, her net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

5. Alice Karugaba

Among the top 10 richest women in Uganda is Alice Karugaba, the well-known owner of Nina Interiors Limited.

In 2016, she was named the winner of the prestigious CEO of the Year Award sponsored by MTN in Uganda.

Alice is a businesswoman who specializes in interior design, restoration and Re-upholstery of sofa sets, space planning, service, and maintenance of the furniture.

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6. Maggie Kigozi

Maggie Kigozi is a consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. She is a medical doctor who formerly served as the executive director of the Uganda Investment Authority, from 1999 until 2011.

Apart from being a medical doctor, Margaret Blick Kigozi, commonly known as Maggie Kigozi, is also a business consultant, educator, and sportswoman.

However, her net worth is estimated to be $2 million

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7. Amina Moghe Hersi

Amina Moghe Hersi is an entrepreneur and one of the city’s largest distributors of cement and other hardware materials. She is a businesswoman who normally launches several multi-million dollar projects in Uganda.

The Ugandan millionaire started her career in her family’s commercial trade before venturing into the estate sector.

Currently, she is 57 years old and among the top 10 richest women in Uganda.

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8. Morine Wavamunno

The executive director of the Wavamunno group of companies Morine Wavamunno is among the richest women in Uganda. Moreover, the company has subsidiary companies which made the companies to be valued at several billion Ugandan shillings.

She is not only a director but also the CEO of the company which had a humble beginning. Though the company had a humble beginning, it has grown to be among the most successful companies in Uganda.

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9. Babirye Mugerwa

Babirye Mugerwa is among the first female importers of merchandise from the United Arabian Emirates. She made her wealth and appeared on the list of successful women in Uganda through the business of importation.

However, this successful and wealthy woman began her career in cosmetics before graduating in the business of importing.

10. Sarah Kizito

Rounding off the list of the top 10 richest women in Uganda is Sarah Kizito, a Ugandan entrepreneur and owner of the Lady Charlotte. Her Lady Charlotte company is a store that specializes in bridal and salon needs.

Apart from her lady Charlotte company, she also owns an estate named Nalongo Estates.

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Conclusion

Below is a brief and quick summary of the top 10 richest women in Uganda

1. Jyotsna Ruupariela
2. Maria Kiwanuka
3. Julian Adyeri Omalla
4. Sylvia Namutebi
5. Alice Karugaba
6. Maggie Kigozi
7. Amina Moghe Hersi
8. Morine Wavamunno
9. Babirye Mugerwa
10. Sarah Kizito