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Musasizi Timothy Karubanga
BornOctober 30, 1990
Uganda
CitizenshipUgandan
Alma materTokyo Institute of Technology
OccupationAngel investor
OrganizationTim Tech Consults
MK Timothy & Company
HonoursAfrica's Top 100 young economic entrepreneurs (2017)[1]
Websitewww.mktimothy.com

Musasizi Timothy Karubanga is an Ugandan angel investor[2] and entrepreneur.[3] He is the founder and executive director of MK Timothy & Company.[4][5]

Early life and education

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Musasizi was born on October 30, 1990 at Mbale in Uganda. He completed his primary and secondary education from Fairway Primary and Our Lady of Africa schools[6] then higher education from Tokyo Institute of Technology.[2]

Career

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In 2009, Musasizi Timothy Karubanga founded Timco Supplies, where he served as the Operations Executive Officer. Following this, he co-founded Tim Tech Consults, Uganda,[7] taking on the role of Chief Technology Officer.[8]

In 2014, Karubanga began investing in real estate by purchasing and renovating properties in Kampala and Mbarara, Uganda. He also acquired land in strategic locations for residential and commercial developments.[9] By 2017, his ventures expanded to include a coffee plantation in Masaka, along with investments in the mining sector.[5][10]

Honours and public recognitions

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His philanthropic efforts have earned wide recognition, and he was honored among Africa's Top 100 young economic entrepreneurs in 2017[1][2] And Young entrepreneur of the year (Award) from Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2015.[1]

Public recognitions

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Through his initiatives, he has donated over $900,000 to support projects that enhance livelihoods, including the provision of solar lanterns to remote rural areas lacking electricity.[11] His organization also trains local farmers in utilizing these lanterns to increase productivity and income.[10] Karubanga's contributions have established him as a respected figure in Uganda, celebrated for generating employment and fostering economic opportunities.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "How Musasizi defied odds to become IT boss at 20". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Ugandan bags international entrepreneurs award". Daily Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  3. ^ "Budding entrepreneur urges coffee industry to adapt to new technologies". The Observer (Uganda). 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  4. ^ "Ugandan empowered to innovate and succeed in tech". Salt Madia. 2022-08-06. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  5. ^ a b "Musasizi, defied age to thrive in ICT world". Daily Monitor. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  6. ^ "KARUBANGA: A budding entrepreneur, ICT guru". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  7. ^ Deo, Wasswa (2022-08-08). "Innovation is the way to go". 91.3 Capital FM.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Musasizi empowers others to innovate, succeed in IT". NTV Uganda. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  9. ^ Musaasizi, Brian (2017-11-21). "Uganda's Consultancy Firm Wins Multi-Billion Deals In DR Congo". Red Pepper (newspaper). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  10. ^ a b "Western Uganda youth advised on running profitable enterprises". The Independent (Uganda). 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  11. ^ "Coffee dealers told to use technology for international market". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  12. ^ Tim Tech Consults. Role Of Technology In SMART Governance.
  13. ^ "Coffee dealers told to use technology for international market". Bukedde. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
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