Patrick Bitature
Patrick Bitature | |
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| Born | 10 May 1960 Fort Portal, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Namasagali College (East African Certificate of Education) Nyakasura School (East African Advanced Certificate of Education) Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (Fellow) United Graduate College and Seminary International (Honorary Doctorate) |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman 1. Umeme Limited 2. Electromaxx Uganda 3. Private Sector Foundation Uganda |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Simba Group, Investments, business |
| Website | Home Page |
Patrick Bitature is a Ugandan businessman, entrepreneur and author. He was the second wealthiest Ugandan after Sudhir Ruparelia. Patrick is the founder, chairman and Group CEO of the Simba Group of Companies which is primarily based in East Africa. The Simba Group of Companies started in 1998 with the flagship telecom business but has since grown to a conglomerate of East Africa-based companies spanning telecoms, properties, power generation, agro-business, mining, tourism and media. At the end of 2011, the group employed over 600 direct staff and 1,500 indirect staff.
He sits on the management boards of various companies, businesses and foundations in Uganda. Most notable among these appointments include Umeme Uganda Limited, Bolloré Logistics Uganda as well as Mulago National Referral Hospital.
In November 2022, he was named entrepreneur of the year at the African tourism leadership forum in Botswana, Gaborone.