From Charcoal Hustler to Kampala Tycoon, The Inspiring Journey of Mr. James

Life can often feel like a never-ending battle, especially when you are born into poverty with no one to lean on. Many people in Uganda grow up with dreams of making it big, but the reality is usually filled with struggle. This was the case for James, a man from Masaka District, who spent much of his youth selling charcoal just to survive. For him, every day was a fight to put food on the table and keep hope alive. He never imagined that one day he would be counted among Kampala’s city tycoons.

James was raised in a modest family, and by the time he reached his early twenties, life had already pushed him to find ways to survive. The only opportunity available was selling charcoal. He worked tirelessly, but no matter how much effort he put in, his life hardly seemed to improve. The profits were too small, debts kept increasing, and he often wondered if he would ever break free from poverty. His friends mocked him, saying he was wasting his time, but he clung to the hope that something better would eventually come his way.TO READ MORE, TAP HERE