President Museveni has praised businessman Dr Amos Nzeyi for his contributions to Uganda’s economy, describing him as a ‘genuine indigenous investor’ who has helped create jobs and foster economic transformation.
Museveni, represented by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, spoke at a thanksgiving ceremony for the late Nathaniel Sebugunzu, Dr Nzeyi’s father, held on December 28 at St Peter’s Cathedral Rugarama, the headquarters of the Diocese of Kigezi in Kabale town.
Sebugunzu, who died in 1997 at the age of 110, was remembered as a hardworking man who labored at the White Horse Inn hotel in Kabale, ironing and washing guests’ clothes, not knowing that his son would one day purchase the hotel.
‘It is indeed befitting to thank God for sustaining Amos Nzeyi and enabling him to make a commendable contribution to the social economic transformation of Uganda. His book titled Learning Beyond the Classroom is more than a personal story because it shows Uganda’s remarkable journey of transformation from economic and political turmoil to stability and prosperity,’ Museveni observed.
The president added that Dr Nzeyi belongs to a category of investors who have worked with government to usher in Uganda’s industrial revolution.
‘Through his business enterprise, he has been able to boost the creation of jobs and incomes for our people. The NRM is always willing to work with people who have entrepreneurial foresight to see opportunities in Uganda. I therefore thank the indigenous entrepreneurs like Amos Nzeyi for leading and showing the way in exploiting Uganda’s resources to create wealth and jobs,’ Museveni said.
Other speakers highlighted the influence of Sebugunzu’s parenting in shaping his son’s success. Church of Uganda Anglican Archbishop Grace Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu encouraged parents to guide their children through work, humility, and discipline.
‘Don’t allow your children now on holiday to sleep because you have house helpers. Doing domestic work is not punishment; teach your children how you make money. disciplining a child is not child abuse,’ Archbishop Kaziimba said.
He also called for political tolerance and peace during the electoral period as Uganda prepares for the Janaury 15, 2026 General Election.
‘We need to work together to have peace in Uganda regardless of our religious denominations. Let’s forgive each other,’ the archbishop added.
The ceremony concluded with the official opening of the Sebugunzu Convention Centre at White Horse Inn, built by Dr Nzeyi in memory of his late father.
The event was attended by former Prime Ministers Amama Mbabazi and Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, Commissioner General of Prisons Dr Johnson Byabasheija, Works and Transport Minister Gen Katumba Wamala, and other dignitaries.
About Nzeyi
Dr Amos Nzeyi, born December 25, 1945, is a wealthy Ugandan businessman and entrepreneur.
He serves as the chairman of Crown Beverages, widely recognised for leading Pepsi Uganda and for his investments in the tourism sector.