The death of Ugandan tycoon James Garuga has opened a UGX 1 trillion family feud. From tea estates to luxury hotels, his empire is now at the heart of one of Uganda’s biggest inheritance battles.

When billionaire businessman James Garuga Musinguzi died on 6th August 2025 at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, Uganda lost one of its most influential entrepreneurs. From humble beginnings in Kigezi, Garuga had built an empire that stretched from tea estates and luxury hotels to radio stations and vast tracts of prime real estate. Yet within weeks of his passing, his family was embroiled in a bitter legal battle. Court filings not only revealed the extraordinary wealth he left behind but also laid bare the simmering rivalries among his heirs. This dispute now threatens to overshadow his legacy and could reshape the…

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Muhereza Kyamutetera is the Executive Editor of CEO East Africa Magazine. I am a travel enthusiast and the Experiences & Destinations Marketing Manager at EDXTravel. Extremely Ugandaholic. Ask me about #1000Reasons2ExploreUganda and how to Take Your Place In The African Sun.

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