JAMES SENKALI MULWANA HAS PASSED ON! MAY ‘ALLAH’ REST HIM IN PEACE

Sarah Mulwana has on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 announced the passing on of James Senkali Mulwana which occurred at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala.Mulwana will be buried, Wednesday, 17 January at Masiriba along Hoima road at 2pm.”MAY THE GOOD LORD WHO GAVE UGANDA THE GIFT OF JAMES SENKALI MULWANA GIVE HIM THE MUCH DESERVED ETERNAL PEACE”. AMEN.

James Senkali Mulwana had a big heart for St. Mary’s College Kisubi. At the time when the College was preparing the celebration of its centenary, Mr. Mulwana was approached by Dr. Simon Kagugube the then President of tho Old Boys’ Association (SMACKOBA). Mr. Mulwana allowed the fundraising committee for the centenary to use UMA Exhibition Hall free of charge at the time, the Hall was being hired at shs 3.5m and on top of that, he made a personal donation of shs 1 million in cash. The fundraising function at which the Centenary Magazine was launched was able to raise just under shs 70 million according to Dr. Simon M. S. Kagugube the then President.

We have indeed registered a big loss of a person with a big heart for the school and for the country at large.

1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Ugandan
Date of Birth: 24th July 1936
Sex: Male
Marital status: Married with three children

2.0 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/EXPERIENCE

2.1 Commerce

In 1961, I got started in the import and export business.

2.2 Uganda Batteries Limited

Uganda Batteries Limited, an automotive battery manufacturing entity, was established in 1967, as Associated Battery Manufacturers Limited in partnership with Chloride (UK) Limited and in 1990 I gained full ownership of the company.

2.3 Nice House of Plastics Limited

In 1970, I established Ship toothbrush factory Limited whose name was later changed to Nice House of Plastics Limited on January 5,1995. The Company manufactures toothbrushes, household products, writing instruments like ball pens, packaging products soda and beer crates, jerry cans) as well as agricultural equipment (knapsack sprayers)

2.4 Jesa Farm Dairy Limited

In 1988, I founded JESA Mixed Farm, with a herd of 550 Friesian cows. Later, Jesa Mixed Farm’s operations expanded; leading to the establishment of Jesa Farm Dairy Limited (1994), with a milk processing, pasteurising and packaging plant to produce packed milk, butter yoghurt and cream.

2.5 Nsimbe Estates Limited

In 1992, I started Nsimbe Estate Limited, mainly involved in horticultural farming for export of cut flowers, in a joint venture with a German partner.

2.6 Jesa Investments Limited

Jesa Investments Limited is a Commercial Property Development entity I started in 2002.

2.7 Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)

In 1988, I spearheaded the revival of the Uganda Manufacturers Association and served as its Chairman till early November 2000. Currently I serve as Chairman, Advisory Committee. The Uganda Manufacturers Association has played an increasingly significant role as the leading representative of Uganda’s business community, addressing issues of importance not only to the manufacturing sector, but also to the overall private sector as a whole. The government of Uganda and the international Donors have provided the necessary moral support to the UMA and consulted the association on important matters of economic policy.

2.8 Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited

I was appointed a Director to the Board of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited in 1992. In 1998, I was appointed Chairman (1998- to date)

2.9 Royal Kingdom of Thailand

In 1993, I was appointed Honorary Consul of the Royal Kingdom of Thailand to Uganda, a position I still hold to- date. In October 2008 I was promoted as Honorary Consul General , a position I still hold to date.

2.10 BATU LIMITED

In 1995, BAT Uganda (1984) appointed me to its Board of Directors. Later I was appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board (1994- to date).

2.11 Private Sector Foundation Uganda

I was elected Chairman PSFU in 1996 until April 2008. Currently, I serve as Chairman Advisory Committee. Private Sector Foundation Uganda represents private sector interests to Government and the community and is funded by the Bank.

2.12 International Finance Corporation (IFC)

I was elected as a member to the International Finance Corporation Business Advisory Council in 1996, which has its headquarters in Washington D.C. The IFC is a member of the World Bank group and is involved in the direct financing of private sector projects in developing countries.

2.13 East Africa Development Bank Limited

East Africa Development Bank Ltd appointed me to its Board of Directors in June of 1999 to date. The Bank is involved in the direct financing of private sector projects within the East African countries.

2.14 East African Business Council

On June 6th 2003, I was elected as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the East African Business Council. This is an apex body for the three partner states of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, who are under the East African Community. The Council brings together all Private Sector Associate of East Africa under the East Africa Community. It has a rotating Chairmanship and I was once the Council’s Chairman In 1999-2000.

2.15 Eskom Uganda Limited

I was appointed, as a Director of Eskom Uganda Limited in 2003 to date. Eskom is the company responsible for the generation of Hydro Electric Power in Uganda.

2.16 Insurance Company of East Africa Limited

I was appointed as a Director to the Board of Directors of ICEA in 2002 to date.

2.17 Zain Uganda ( Formerly Celtel Uganda)

I was appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Zain Uganda in 2001.

3.0 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

3.1 Vice Chairperson, SOS Children’s Village

SOS Children’s Village is a charitable organisation, which takes care of the homeless children and orphans.

In June 2003, I was elected as the representative of the African Continent to the International Senate of the SOS Kinderdorf International General Assembly.

3.2 Patron, HOSPICE- Uganda

3.3 Trustee, Mengo Hospital

3.4 Board Member, Interplast Uganda

3.5 Board Member, St. John Ambulance Uganda

AWARDS RECEIVED

1988
Chevalier in the National Order of Merit by the French Government in honour of my continued contribution in promoting the private sector

1988
Appreciation Award for Distinguished Leadership of Uganda Manufacturers Association

1991
Vocational Service Award, service above self, by the Rotary Club of Kampala Uganda.

1991
The Investor of the Year Award for the best business promoter of the decade, by Uganda Investment Authority 1991-2001

1993
The Monitor Award “Man of the Year’’-1993 by Monitor Publications, Kampala

1998
Honorary Doctorate of the University of Nkumba in recognition of my leading role in the manufacturing and business sector

2000
East African Most Respected CEO ( 3rd Place ) by PriceWaterHouseCoopers

2001
East African Most respected CEO by PriceWaterHouseCoopers

2001
Certificate of Award by Habitat for Humanity International

2002
East African Most Respected CEO by PriceWaterHouseCoopers

2003
Certificate of Honorary Membership by Rotary Club of Muyenga D9200

2006
Presidential Transformers Appreciation Award presented by H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

2007
UIA Recognition Award by Uganda Investment Authority in recognition to personal contribution to the success of the Commonwealth Business Forum 2007

2008
PSFU Appreciation Award : In recognition of invaluable contribution to the Private sector Foundation as Chairman

MR. JAMES MULWANA
Began his career in Import and Export business.
• In 1967, he went into partnership with Chloride (UK) and established
Associated Battery Manufacturers Ltd, which subsequently became
Uganda Batteries Ltd. In 1990, when the local partners gained full
ownership.
• In 1970, he established Ship Tooth Brush Factory Ltd; currently Nice
House of plastics Ltd; which manufacture toothbrushes, household
products, writing instruments and packaging products.
• In 1988, he revived and served as Chairman, Uganda Manufactures
Association until 2000.
• In 1996, he was appointed Chairman Private Sector Foundation
Uganda Ltd.
• He is a member of the International Finance Corporation Business
Advisory Council.
• Member of the Board of Directors of Insurance Company of East
Africa.
• Chairman of East African Business Council an Apex body for the five
East African Committee partner states of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania,
Rwanda and Burundi.
• Chairman Board of Trustees of Eskom (U) Ltd a company responsible
for the generation of Hydro Electric Power in Uganda.
He has been Chairman UMA Advisory Committee.

William Kituuka Kiwanuka
(Editor SMACK Centenary Magazine & Old Boy)