NEWS EDITOR
LOCAL investor Hamis Kiggundu, owner of Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd, Ham International UK Ltd in the United Kingdom, Ham International Ltd in the US and Skylight Investments in South Africa is indeed a good hearted man!
In response to Preasident Museveni’s appeal to different organisations to join government and feed the needy during this Covid-19 lockdown, this youngest tycoon in Uganda has handed to Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda UGX 100M to buy food, soap and other basic necessities to bail out people who don’t have what to eat.
Handing over UGX 100M to Dr. Rugunda in the presence of NRM ruling Party Secretary General Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba and other political leaders at a function held at Prime ministe’s office, 35 years old powerful businessman Hamis Kiggundu said, “I have come to answer the appeal of H.E the President of buying food for our brothers and sisters, for the elderly who don’t have what to eat yet they are supposed to stay in their homes as we all fight Covid 19 pandemic. Sir, receive UGX 100M in cash to buy them food and other basic necessities.”
A happy looking Prime minister Rugunda thanked Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu for being an exemplary local investor and called upon others to be like this youngman.
Speaking to The News Editor Online Dr. Rugunda who heads Covid-19 Task force said, “As Uganda government, we salute City businessman Hamis Kiggundu for being a selfless citizen. He has joined the government in feeding Ugandans. He is a very good man and his type is rare to find. Let others act like him if we are to defeat Corona virus.”
Hamis, through Ham Foundation has been very instrumental in fighting Covid-19.
He recently posted on his facebook page that: End Coronavirus, join the ‘collective national effort’ and stay at home to stay safe. When cleaning use your usual household products, like detergents & bleach, as these will be effective at getting rid of the virus on surfaces. Clean frequently touched surfaces such as handles, handrails, remote controls & table tops. May Allah bless us, our Motherland Uganda, Humanity and the World at large.
A reknown generous youngman, a few days ago, Haji Hamis Kiggundu under his charity organisation Ham Foundation donated Bicycles, Qurans and Prayer Mats to all the Masaka Greater district Sheiks and Imams at Masaka golf course.
Early this year, Hamis Kiggundu was hosted by Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II at Hana International School Uganda, during the closure of Ekisakaate 2020.
Ham addressed Kabaka Mutebi, Nabagereka Sylivia Nagginda, Premier Charles Peter Mayiga and over 3000 delegates who attended this mega function. Thismagnificent school is owned by Kiggundu family.
Kabaka and Ham later had a one on one discussion.
To starters, this youngest billionaire wrote a motivational book of the year entitled: ‘SUCCESS AND FAILURE BASED ON REASON AND REALITY’. A book full of realistic ideas about business and development.
Unlike other successful tycoons, Hamis Kiggundu decided to share his personal experience in his book. It was recently adopted into the National Curriculum by the National Curriculum Development Centre.
Ham is the owner of a number of commecial buildings in Kampala like Ham Shopping mall, he is also putting up a state-of-the art stadium at Nakivubo.
He is a very approchable, humble and down to earth youngman.
