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Ugandan businesswoman and entrepreneur
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Regina Mukiibi (sometimes referred to as Regina Mukiibi Mugongo as well as Regina Naluyima Mukiibi) was a Ugandan businesswoman and entrepreneur notable for being the country's first ever funeral home director.

Background and education

As she ventured into the funeral management business, Regina Mukiibi undertook professional training at the Salisbury College of Funeral Sciences and Embalming in London.

Business ventures

After working as an accountant with the now defunct Uganda Commercial Bank, she operated a tour and travel company which she left in order to start the funeral management business. In 1996, Regina Mukiibi jointly registered Uganda Funeral Services, a funeral service management company with her since deceased brother, Freddie Katamba Mukiibi.

Awards

  • Uganda Investment Authority Woman Entrepreneur of Year - 2007
  • Investor of the Year National Award - 2009
  • Sustained Growth National Award - 2009

References

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