1. Zari Hassan (1980)

Pop Singer

Best known for her prolific singing career throughout the African continent. In 2008, she won the Channel O Music Video Award for East African Artist of the Year.

2. Vanessa Nakate (1996)

Climate Activist

Vanessa Nakate is a famous Climate Activist, who was born on November 15, 1996 in Uganda. According to Astrologers, Vanessa Nakate's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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3. Idi Amin (1925)

Politician

Idi Amin is a famous Politician, who was born on January 1, 1925 in Uganda. Political leader who became the third President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. He was...

4. Stephen Kiprotich (1989)

Ugandan Marathon Runner

Ugandan long-distance runner who won gold in the marathon at the 2012 Olympics in London as well as gold in the marathon at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow.

5. Sheebah Karungi (1989)

Pop Singer

Singer, dancer and actress who released her first solo EP, Ice Cream, in 2014. She had her acting debut in 2016, playing a leading role in the film Queen of Katwe. 

6. Benjamin Kiplagat (1989)

Olympic Long-distance Runner

Long-distance 3,000-meter steeplechase runner who competed in the 2012 Olympics and also finished third at the 2012 African Championships.

7. Cindy Sanyu (1985)

Pop Singer

Ugandan singer who has been a member of the group Blu*3. She is known for songs like "One and only" and "Selekta."

8. Mahmood Mamdani (1946)

Teacher

An acclaimed expert on the African civil wars, he is better known as the husband of famous film director, Mira Nair. He was a longtime professor in Columbia University's School of...

9. Bettinah Tianah (1993)

Instagram Star

Ugandan Instagram star who is best known for her modeling, lifestyle, and travel photos. She has also worked as a host for NTV Uganda.

10. Janet Museveni (1948)

First Lady Of Uganda

Rose to fame for her time as the First Lady of Uganda, a post she ascended to in 1986. Her husband is long-time Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.

11. John Akii-Bua (1949)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Ugandan hurdler remembered for being the first athlete of any kind to win an Olympic gold medal for Uganda. He won the 400-meter hurdles at the 1972 Olympics in Munich,...

12. Amama Mbabazi (1949)

Ugandan Politician

Rose to fame as the 9th Prime Minister of Uganda between 2011-2014. He previously served as the nation's Minister for Security between 2009-2011.

13. Anne Kansiime (1987)

Comedian

Famous as the star of the Kenyan television comedy program Don't Mess With Kansiime, this Ugandan-born entertainer is also notable for her YouTube comedy channel, which boasts to over 1.2...

14. Judith Heard (1986)

Model

Model and socialite who joined with Sylvie Owori's Ziper Models in 2003. She runs JH Front Your Style, a fashion boutique in Kampala, and is an avid supporter of many charities, including Sanyu...

15. Joy Doreen Biira (1986)

TV Show Host

Joy Doreen Biira is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on January 9, 1986 in Uganda. Ugandan television personality best known as an anchor on the influential morning...

16. Bobi Wine (1982)

World Music Singer

Musician from Uganda who won four Pearl of Africa Music Awards from 2005 to 2008 and an HiPipo Music Award in 2013.

17. Ruhakana Rugunda (1947)

Ugandan Politician

Ugandan politician who is known for having served as the 10th Prime Minister of Uganda. He is also known for his work as a physician and belongs to the National...

18. Azim Ph Somani (1955)

Autobiographer

Azim Ph Somani is a famous Autobiographer, who was born on October 8, 1955 in Uganda. Most famous for his autobiographical novel Shattered Lives: In the Pearl of Africa, Somani...

19. Farouk Miya (1997)

Soccer Player

Ugandan professional footballer who is best known for the position of offensive midfielder for the Azerbaijani club Sebail. He is also known for his work on the Uganda national team...

20. Winnie Byanyima (1959)

Politician

Ugandan politician and aeronautical engineer who is best recognized for being the director of Oxfam International. She is also known for having served as executive director of the Joint United...

21. Mowzey Radio (1985)

World Music Singer

Ugandan singer, also known as Moses Radio, who is known for songs like "Sweet Lady" and "Tujja Kuba Wamu." He died of a blood clot in his brain after a violent altercation...

22. Robert Kabushenga (1967)

Business Executive

Ugandan businesss executive who is best known for being the CEO of Vision Group. He has been in his industry for over 20 years.

23. John Mugabi (1960)

Boxer

Nicknamed "The Beast", he was a WBC Light Middleweight Champion from July 1989–March 1990, and a silver medalist at the 1980 Olympics.

24. Abraham Chepkirwok (1988)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Middle distance runner who made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.

25. Kiara Kabukuru (1975)

American Model

Ugandan supermodel most recognized for her work with CoverGirl cosmetics.

26. Kassim Ouma (1978)

Ugandan Boxer

Star of the documentary, Kassim the Dream. He was an IBF Light Middleweight Champion, and a NABA Middleweight Champion.

27. Chameleone (1979)

Reggae Singer

Reggae, rumba and folk artist who became one of the most popular Ugandan musicians in history. He has won numerous industry awards for songs like "Jamila" and "Mama Rhoda."

28. Imran Yusuf (1979)

Comedian

After rising to fame for his performances at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and on the BBC One stand-up comedy program Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, this comedian toured his one-man...

29. Bebe Cool (1977)

Ugandan Singer

A pioneer of modern contemporary Ugandan music and an influential presence in the East Africa reggae game with more than 200 songs. He has won Kora All-African Awards, PAM Awards,...

30. Muhamed Kizito (1974)

Ugandan Boxer

Sande Muhamed Kizito is a Ugandan light flyweight boxer. He represented his native African country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia where he was defeated in the first...

31. Moses Kalanzi (1991)

Ugandian Footballer

Moses Kalanzi is a Ugandian professional football defender who currently plays for the Danish 1st Division side Blokhus FC.

32. Ronnie Kisekka (1993)

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Ronnie Kisekka is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a Defender for Kampala City Council FC.

33. Patrick Bitature (1962)

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Patrick Bitature is a Ugandan businessman entrepreneur and industrialist. He is one of the wealthiest people in Uganda.

34. Alex Malinga (1974)

Ugandan Long-distance Runner

Alex Malinga is an Ugandan marathon runner. He was born in Kapchorwa. He finished sixth at the 2005 World Championships in a national record of 2:12:12 hours. He also competed...

35. Jolly Katongole (1985)

Ugandan Boxer

Jolly Katongole is a boxer from Uganda who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his native African country. There he was stopped in the first round of the light...

36. Sadat Tebazaalwa (1985)

Ugandan Boxer

Sadat Tebazaalwa is a boxer from Uganda who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his country. There he was defeated in the first round of the welterweight division by...

37. Simon Sserunkuma (1991)

Ugandan Footballer

Simon Peter Sserunkuma is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for SC Villa in the Ugandan Super League.

38. Brian Masaba (1991)

Cricketer

Brian Masaba is a Ugandan cricketer. He played for Uganda in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.

39. Habib Kavuma (1991)

Ugandan Footballer

Habib Kavuma is an Ugandan international footballer who plays for Kampala City Council as a midfielder.

40. Boniface Toroitich Kiprop (1985)

Ugandan Long-distance Runner

Boniface Toroitich Kiprop is a track and field athlete from Uganda. At the 2001 African Junior Championships in Mauritius he competed at 5000 and 10000 metres finishing 1st and 2nd...

41. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (1974)

Ugandan Army Commander

Muhoozi Kainerugaba is a Brigadier in the Uganda People's Defence Force. He is the Commander of the Special Forces Group which contains the unit known as Presidential Guard Brigade responsible...

42. Alex Kakuba (1991)

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Alex Kakuba is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for Covilhã.

43. Mukasa Mbidde (1974)

Ugandan Lawyer & Politician

Mukasa Mutuku Mbidde is a Ugandan lawyer human-rights activist mass communication specialist motivational speaker and politician. He is an elected member of the 3rd East African Legislative Assembly representing the...

44. Denis Onyango (1985)

Footballer

Denis Onyango is a Ugandan footballer who plays for South African Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and Uganda as a goalkeeper. On 8 July 2010 he was released by...

45. Noah Babadi Kasule (1985)

Ugandan Footballer

Noah Babadi Kasule is an Ugandan footballer. Kasule played for Kampala City Council FC and Uganda Revenue Authority SC before a transfer to Armenian Premier League club FC Banants in...

46. Mike Mutyaba (1991)

Ugandan Footballer

Mike Mutyaba is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for TP Mazembe of Linafoot. He usually plays as attacking midfield on the left however he has the ability to play...

47. Rose Namayanja (1975)

Ugandan Politician

Namayanja Rose Nsereko is a Ugandan lawyer columnist author security sector manager and politician. She is the Minister of Information and National Guidance in the Cabinet of Uganda a position...

48. Princess Elizabeth of Toro (1936)

Ugandan Politician

Princess Elizabeth Christobel Edith Bagaaya Akiiki of Toro is the Batebe of the Kingdom of Toro. She is a Ugandan lawyer politician diplomat model and actress. She was the first...

49. Elizabeth Nyabongo (1936)

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50. Kenneth Kamyuka (1981)

Ugandan Cricketer

Kenneth Kamyuka is a Ugandan born Canadian cricketer. He is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium. Kamyuka is regarded as being the best cricketer from Uganda and...