Amina Moghe Hersi
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Somalia's entrepreneurial force, Amina Moghe Hersi, builds sugar factories and shopping malls across East Africa while building on the strong foundations of character, compassion, and confidence she has taught her three children. We celebrate the infrastructure development mirrored in family support systems, the investment strategies reflected in educational choices, and the woman who measures success not only in completed buildings but in how well she has raised her children to contribute positively to society.
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Amina Moghe Hersi is a distinguished entrepreneur and business magnate known for her investments in real estate, manufacturing, and agriculture in Uganda. She is the founder and CEO of Horyal Investment Holding Company Limited, through which she established the Atiak Sugar Factory in Northern Uganda. This $120 million project not only contributes to the local economy but also empowers over 6,000 women as sugarcane outgrowers and distributors. Additionally, she is behind some of Kampala’s most prominent real estate developments, including the Oasis Shopping Mall and Laburnam Courts Apartments, which have transformed the city’s commercial and residential landscape. Through her company, Horyal Investment Holding Company Limited, she initiated the establishment of the Atiak Sugar Factory in Northern Uganda—a $120 million project aimed at boosting the local economy and providing employment opportunities, particularly empowering over 6,000 women as sugarcane outgrowers and distributors. Over the years, her business empire has grown significantly, making her one of East Africa’s most influential business women. Her entrepreneurial journey serves as an inspiration to many, particularly young women in Africa looking to break into the business world. Beyond her business ventures, she is a mother of three.