The Definitive
Power Lists

This list ranks Uganda's top 20 CEOs of top companies, assessed by the scale of the institutions they lead, the strategic significance of their sector, and the verifiable impact of their leadership decisions.

Here is a roundup of the top 10 richest Ugandans based on the most recent 2026 data. Note that these are estimated net worths — Uganda's wealthiest individuals rarely make public financial disclosures, so figures vary across sources and are not audited.

This Power List considers cultural impact, audience reach, media influence, social media presence, industry leadership, and relevance in 2026.

This Power List reflects the changes in political landscape, the new cabinet and Parliament Leadership, the parliamentary opposition consolidated under Joel Ssenyonyi of the NUP as Leader of Opposition. The new Speaker, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, replaces the scandal-hit Anita Among.