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John Ssenseko Kulubya

1935 – 2019

Ugandan businessman, engineer, and politician

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Lived 1935 – 2019 (aged 83–84). John Ssenseko Kulubya was an Ugandan engineer, rally driver and businessperson.

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.

Background and education He 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. 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.

Businesses and investments Kulubya 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.

Political career He ran, unsuccessfully for the position of Mayor of Kampala, in 2006.

Personal Sssenseko Kulubya was married and was the father of four children.

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Born
1935, Uganda
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Education
University of London, Budo Junior School, King's College Budo, Makerere University
Also known as
Omwana w'Omwami

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Ssenseko Kulubya?

Ugandan businessman, engineer, and politician

When was John Ssenseko Kulubya born?

John Ssenseko Kulubya was born in 1935 in Uganda.

When did John Ssenseko Kulubya die?

John Ssenseko Kulubya died on 27 August 2019 in Kampala.

What was John Ssenseko Kulubya's occupation?

John Ssenseko Kulubya was an engineer, rally driver and businessperson.

What nationality was John Ssenseko Kulubya?

John Ssenseko Kulubya was Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Ssenseko Kulubya

· Wikidata: Q23035913

· DBpedia: John Ssenseko Kulubya

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