Katsha De’Bank
| Katsha De’Bank | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shafique Katumba 1988 (age 37–38) Mulago Hospital, Kampala |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Ugandan |
| 💼 Occupation | Socialite, Entrepreneur |
| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
Shafique Katumba commonly known as Katsha De’Bank is a Ugandan-born South African socialite.[1] He was one of the members of the self-styled Rich Gang group well known in both South Africa and Uganda. The Rich Gang group was based on both humanitarian and philanthropic principles which target the less privileged youths, especially Ugandans living in South Africa. [2] The Rich Gang graced several occasions both in Uganda and South Africa. Also, Katsha De’Bank invested in numerous educational institutions in South Africa[3].
Early life and education
Katumba was born on 29 May 1988 in Kampala, Uganda. He is the second born to Mrs. Monica Kabali Namisango and the late Al Haji Nasri Sekitoreko. He completed his primary school education at Catherine Primary School and joined Yale High School, Saint Pontiano Ngondwe Senior Secondary School for A`level.[4] [5][6]
Career
Katumba started Katsha International College in South Africa, currently with five branches spread across Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg.[7]. The colleges specialize in Information Technology, among others.[8][9]
Community Work
He launched Katsha Foundation in Uganda in August 2019 to help young poor children attain education.[10][11] In 2019, he opened a school in Mityana District[12][13][14][15]During the pandemic COVID-19, several news websites reported that he auctioned his car to raise money for relief in Uganda[16].
References
- ↑ Glorias, Musime. "Will Katsha De Bank replace Rich Gang?". New Vision. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ Afunah, Badru. "Furious MC Kats Spills Secrets Behind Ivan Semwanga & Rich Gang's Fame". Ug News. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ https://www.showbizuganda.com/katsha-debank-to-expand-college-branches/
- ↑ Batte, Edgar. "Katsha De Bank's story of the South African hustle". Sqoop. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1312031/outstanding-ugandans-recognized-south-africa-starqt-awards
- ↑ https://www.sqoop.co.ug/201908/four-one-one/socialite-katsha-debank-launches-education-foundation.html
- ↑ "SA-based Katumba to build school in Mityana". Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.routineblast.com/katsha-debank-follows-the-late-don-ivan-footsteps-to-expand-colleges-to-new-towns-in-south-africa/
- ↑ "Tycoon Katsha De'Bank Tables Shs.37Million For Kemi Sera's Career". Imbaraga Radio. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "Katsha starts education foundation". Kla Sun. The Kampala Sun. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ Ogwal, Lawrence. "Socialite Katsha De'bank launches Education foundation". Sqoop:It's Deep. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ "SA-based Katumba to build school in Mityana". New Vision. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ "Socialite Katsha De'bank To Open School That Will Provide Free Education". Chano8. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ "Katsha De Bank agenda kuzimbira ab'e Mityana gye yakulira essomero". Bukedde. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ "Katsha to offer free education to underprivileged children". Big Eye Uganda. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ↑ https://www.xclusive.co.ug/2020/05/08/katsha-de-bank-auctions-shs1-5-billion-car-for-covid-19-relief/
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