Haruna Sentongo

Haruna Ssentongo also written as Haruna Sentongo (born on August 30, 1987) is a Ugandan businessman, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Haruna Enterprises (U) Ltd and as of 2023, his net worth was reported to be US$420 million.

Early life and education Haruna was born on 30 August 1987 to Haruna Segawa (father) and Nakayiza Jalia (mother) in Kalungu District formally Masaka District in central Uganda. Haruna is a young brother to Hamis Kiggundu a Ugandan businessman, lawyer and author. He later diversified into additional commercial buildings and markets in Kampala.

Notable projects Haruna Towers, Wandegeya. A commercial building and a business hub. Haruna Mall, Ntinda. A commercial building and a business hub

Legal disputes In 2019, Orient Bank (now I&M Bank Uganda) sued him for recovery of USh 10.3 billion principal, interest, damages, and costs where the court ordered to pay Shs 10.3 billion, Shs 150 million as damages to I&M Bank, and 22% interest per annum from the date of first default until satisfaction. Ssentongo appealed against Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire's December 2022 High Court Commercial Division judgment, alleging breach of contract, misrepresentation, negligence, undue influence, economic duress, unfair terms, and unjust enrichment in the shape of excessive interest and charges.

He asked for restitution of wrongful claims, special damages for lost business, permanent injunction of land in Kibuga Block 12 (Plots 250, 251, and 252), punitive damages, and 25% annual interest until payment.

The Supreme Court later issued a temporary injunction restraining I&M Bank from enforcing sale or seizure of Ssentongo's properties located on Kibuga Block 12, Plots 250, 251, and 252, pending determination of his appeal. Additionally, the Court of Appeal had earlier halted the sale of some of his properties tied to a USh 34 billion debt to Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda and DTB Kenya, pending resolution of legal appeals.