SK Mbuga
SK Mbuga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sulaiman Kabangala Mbuga February 14, 1983 |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Television | STV Uganda |
| Title | Hajji |
| Father | Sulaiman Kabangala Mbuga |
Sulaiman Mbuga (born 14 February 1983) commonly known as SK Mbuga is a Ugandan businessman, media proprietor and a philanthropist. He is the CEO of Atroks Security Services,[1][2] a security company in Uganda widely known for the quality security service provision. He is among the richest Ugandans by net worth[3][4]
Early life and education
Mbuga was born on 14 February 1983 in Kimaanya region, Masaka, Uganda to the late Yasin Mbabali and Nakazzi Nuruyat . He started his elementary education from Masaka, he then joined Bilal Islamic Primary school in Bwaise, Kampala.[5] Mbuga later joined Masaka secondary school for his O-level. Mbuga left school and started hustling for money since he had young brothers and sisters to cater for due to fewer funds at home.[6]
Career
Sulaiman Mbuga started as a local small scale radio and television mechanic in Kyengera, Wakiso District, he later changed his profession to a video jockey in Kyengera town and Kisenyi region in Kampala. Mbuga has passion for being a prominent businessman and a real estate dealer which he joined after acquiring some money as a video jockey. In 2002, he left to South Africa where acquired wealth and invested it in his homeland Uganda.[7] In 2020, Mbuga started Select 4 Fun, a media company which consisted of a television station operating as STV Uganda[8] which he started with aims of making Uganda's entertainment sector bigger and better.[9][10]
Philanthropy
In 2021, Sulaiman Mbuga donated four thousand tons of food to the people of Uganda during the coronavirus lockdown.[11][12] Mbuga added extra support to the government of the Republic of Uganda during the coronavirus pandemic with food which was donated to Ugandans in central region.[13] In 2023, he joined the charity campaign of Linda Ainembabazi[14] who was fighting with cancer.[15][16][17] Sulaiman Mbuga built a hospital in early 2015 which is located in Kansanga, Kiwempe region in central Uganda. He aimed at lifting health facilities in Kampala and other neighboring regions.[18] In 2017, Mbuga set up a charity foundation called Mbuga cares foundation which gave help to street children, single mothers and the elderly.[19]
Personal life
Sulaiman Mbuga is a father who parents his boys and girls at his residence in Buziga, Uganda. He is known for living a lavish and luxurious life.[20][21][22]
See also
References
- ^ "STV tycoon SK Mbuga ventures into private security sector | Showbizuganda". 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (2022-10-05). "SK Mbuga ventures into private security sector - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Forbes lists 10 richest Ugandans". Monitor. 2021-01-11. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Where did they get the money from?". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "SK Mbuga pledges to rebuild burnt Former school | Showbizuganda". 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Muhindo, Clare (2016-11-19). "I am a true definition of a hustler – SK Mbuga - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ chimplyf (2017-09-08). "Powerful Ugandans Making Money In South Africa Named". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Trumpet, Admin (2020-02-02). "Tycoon Mbuga Ventures into STV focusing on Youth Programs". Trumpet News. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Mwambazi, Norman (2019-12-03). "SK Mbuga acquires STV, set to invest Shs11b in state-of-the-art equipment and product development - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ J, lukwago (2020-01-23). "SK Mbuga Calls Upon Youth To Work On His New TV Station, Creates..." Newslex Point. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (2020-04-05). "City tycoon SK Mbuga donates food to the needy | COVID-19". MBU. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "SK Mbuga donates food to save fellow Ugandans". bigeye66.rssing.com. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Trumpet, Admin (2020-04-05). "Mbuga Donates 40000kgs of Food to COVID-19 Taskforce". Trumpet News. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (2023-12-06). "Aspiring news anchor Linda Ainembabazi receives support from SK Mbuga in fight against fibrosarcoma". MBU. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Reporter, NewVision (2023-12-06). "SK Mbuga leads fundraising efforts for Linda Ainembabazi's health battle". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Uganda, Lifestyle (2023-12-06). "SK Mbuga Leads Fundraising Efforts for Linda Ainembabazi's Cancer Treatment". Lifestyle Uganda. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Wright, Hattie (2019-11-27). "Sk Mbuga donates 5m towards save a life charity run". Sunrise. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ BigEyeUg3 (2016-07-19). "Photos: Tycoon SK Mbuga building charity hospital". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "SK Mbuga sets up a charity foundation | Showbizuganda". 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Photos: SK Mbuga acquires brand new posh ride". bigeye74.rssing.com. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Najib, Mulema (2017-02-28). "'Moneybag' SK Mbuga unveils another new monster ride". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "SK Mbuga buys partner customized Mercedes Benz". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-07-09.