Patrick Bitature is the third wealthiest Ugandan after Sudhir Ruparelia who has been topped up by Nyanzi Martin Luther Patrick is the founder, chairman and Group CEO of the Simba Group of Companies which is primarily based in East Africa.
20 Facts About Patrick Bitature
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Patrick Bitature sits on the management boards of various companies, businesses and foundations in Uganda.
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Patrick Bitature was the first born in a middle-class family.
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Patrick Bitature then became the breadwinner, trading in sugar, clothing, shoes, and foreign currencies.
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Patrick Bitature attended Namasagali College in Kamuli District for his O-Level education.
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Patrick Bitature later attended Nyakasura School in Fort Portal, Kabarole District for his A-Level education.
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Patrick Bitature then studied at the London School of Accountancy in the United Kingdom.
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Patrick Bitature then joined the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
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Patrick Bitature holds the rank of fellow of the institute.
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In 1998, Patrick Bitature started a company that he named Simba Telecom Limited.
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Patrick Bitature became a franchisee of MTN Uganda, which had just opened in the country.
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In September 2021, Patrick Bitature was appointed a member of the board for the Mulago National Referral Hospital.
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In September 2021, Patrick Bitature was appointed chancellor of Uganda Technology and Management University, a private university based in Kampala.
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Patrick Bitature's term began on 17 September 2021 and runs until 16 September 2025.
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Patrick Bitature replaced Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, the former Vice President of Kenya, who served as the founding chancellor of the university for two consecutive terms, from 2013 until 2021.
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Patrick Bitature was appointed in October 2020 by the Ugandan Minister of Health to the Board of Directors of Malaria Free Uganda, a Private Public Initiative by the Government of Uganda under Ministry of Health which seeks to eliminate Malaria in Uganda by 2030.
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Patrick Bitature was appointed as the chairman of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in 2014, which is an umbrella body composed of private sector enterprises and offering lobbying advocacy and training for its members.
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In September 2013 Patrick Bitature stepped down as Chairman Board of Directors, Uganda Investment Authority.
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Patrick Bitature has been a member of the board of directors of the Commonwealth Business Council since August 2013.
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Patrick Bitature is married to Carol Patrick Bitature and has four children.