# Hamis Kiggundu

> Dr. Hamis Kiggundu born 10 February 1984, commonly known as Ham, is a Ugandan businessman, lawyer, and author. He is the CEO of Ham Group

Business profile published by Townpress Newspaper at https://townpress.co.za/people/?bb_profile=hamis-kiggundu. Last updated 2026-09-15.

## At a glance

- Role: CEO & Founder
- Company: Ham Group of Companies / Ham Enterprises
- Sector: Investment
- Ownership: Private
- Born: 1984, Masaka District, Uganda
- Based: Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
- Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Makerere University; Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre
- Est. net worth: $1.35b (est.)

## Biography

Born in the Masaka District of Central Uganda to property-investing parents, Hamis Kiggundu was raised with a strong foundation in commerce. He attended Kabojja International School in Kampala before earning a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University and completing a diploma at the Law Development Centre. While studying, Kiggundu used starting capital from his father to build a successful garments trading business. He quickly expanded from local retail into firsthand commodity importing from China, Thailand, and Dubai, wholesaling goods across East Africa.

Reinvesting his trading profits into land acquisition, Kiggundu incorporated Ham Enterprises in 2009 and transitioned into multi-scale commercial property development. In 2010, he launched Ham Towers in the Makerere suburb of Kampala, followed rapidly by Ham Shopping Mall. His business interests expanded into the multinational Ham Group of Companies, spanning commercial real estate, logistics, technology platforms, and specialized financial initiatives like Ham Agro-Bank. Notably, he constructed a replica of the U.S. White House in Kampala to serve as his corporate headquarters.

Kiggundu has increasingly focused on strategic national infrastructure and industrialization projects. Following a presidential directive, he led the multi-million-dollar public-private redevelopment of Nakivubo Stadium (Hamz Stadium) in central Kampala. He has also spearheaded a $156 million Integrated Agro-Processing Industrial Plant (IAIP) project at Akright City aimed at boosting agricultural value addition and import substitution. An author on economic self-reliance, Kiggundu actively funds social welfare, youth empowerment programs, and educational development across Uganda.

## Career timeline

- 2005: Launched garment trading business using initial seed capital
- 2009: Incorporated Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd to focus on real estate
- 2010: Began construction of his first major commercial hub, Ham Towers in Kampala
- 2015: Received presidential directive to redevelop and modernize Nakivubo Stadium
- 2018: Published his business motivation book Success and Failure Based on Reason and Reality
- 2021: Completed "The White House Uganda" headquarters and launched IAIP agro-processing initiative

## Companies and board roles

- Ham Group of Companies — Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd — Managing Director
- Ham Agro-Processing / Ham Agro-Bank — Founder & Chairman

## Awards and recognition

- 2018 — Best Business Motivation Book of the Year (Book Forum of Uganda)
- 2024 — Honorary Doctorate of Global Leadership & Management (European International University, Paris)
- 2025 — Business Innovation Award for Outstanding Contribution to Economic Growth
- 2026 — Ranked Richest Individual in Uganda by The Independent

## In their words

> "knowledge only turns to wisdom once practically applied towards actual prosperity in life."

## In the news

- [Ugandan MPs want tycoon Hamis Kiggundu to pay Shs20bn flood bill](https://townpress.co.za/ugandan-mps-want-tycoon-hamis-kiggundu-to-pay-shs20bn-flood-bill/) (25 Jul 2026)
- [Uganda’s First Lady: We cannot keep waiting for foreign investors](https://townpress.co.za/ugandas-first-lady-we-cannot-keep-waiting-for-foreign-investors/) (20 Feb 2024)