Abraham Luzzi

Abraham Luzzi, also called Mr. Economy, is a Ugandan businessman and politician who likes sports. He is involved in many sectors including gold  mining and export and export, Jewellery, Contract financing, farming and processing of agriculture produce, transport, and other business services. He started Ssebo Food Industries Uganda Ltd and Ssebo Pure Gold and Jewelry Center. He also manages other companies under Ssebo International Group in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Luzzi has also worked in sports and youth programs. He has held management roles at Uganda Police Football Club and even opened a sports academy in London. In 2022, FUFA banned him from football activities for ten years, but he appealed the decision.

Apart from business, Luzzi has been active in Ugandan politics. He first worked as a mobiliser for the NRM in Mityana and Mubende. Later, he ran for Member of Parliament for Mityana Municipality in 2021. After that, he joined the Democratic Party, then chose to continue as an independent politician. Before the 2026 elections, he became an independent candidate for MP for Kampala Central Division. Many people noticed him because he used social media a lot, spoke directly to the public, and shared ideas about fighting corruption, improving government, fixing the economy, and managing the city better.

His manifesto includes plans to reduce the size and cost of Parliament,remove the permanentand pensionable syndrome,improve on poor service delivery by introducing a strict two year contract for every civil servant ,renewable only upon evaluation of performance and appraisal, expand online public services, change punishments for small crimes, and create strong penalties for corruption and gross financial loss among others  .These ideas caused a lot of discussion. His campaign slogan, “Sarah is tall,” which talks about his wife, Sarah Luzzi, has become a popular part of his messages and online posts.

 Early Life and Education 
Abraham Luzzi is the son of Hajj Badru Kafuuma, who lives in Kakiri Luwunga, Wakiso District. His father is from the Nsusu clan. His mother, the late Hadijah Nantaba, came from Kibanga Village in Gomba District and was from the Ffumbe clan. He is a member of the Islamic Faith in Uganda.

Luzzi went to SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools in Kakiri for his primary school. For secondary school, he studied at Kawempe Muslim, Mityana Secondary School, and Lubiri Secondary School.

In high school, he studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Later, he joined Mulago Paramedical Schools to study Orthopedic Medicine, but he later changed and went to Nkumba University, where he got a degree in Procurement and Logistics. Right now, he is studying Law at Victoria University in Uganda.

 Career 
Luzzi is a businessman who works in many different fields that include: gold trading, sand and stone mining, farming, tourism, travel, forex trading, contract financing, agro-processing, and even experimental medical cannabis farming and export. Additionally, he is engaged in logistics, clearing, and forwarding, among other activities.

He started Ssebo Food Industries Uganda Ltd, which makes healthy food like maize flour on a large scale. He also owns Ssebo Pure Gold and Jewelry Center at Serena Hotel in Kampala, where he sells and designs fine gold and jewelry. He is one of the few licensed Ugandan farmers allowed to grow and export medical cannabis. This is a new and growing business in Uganda, approved by the Ministry of Health and National Drug Authority. 

He is the chairman of Ssebo International Group, which also runs a sports academy in Hammersmith, London. The academy helps Ugandan youth aged 10 to 16. His businesses are not only in Uganda, but also in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, USA, Canada, UK, China, and Dubai.

In 2019, Luzzi gave money to support the Ssingo Ssaza football team in the Airtel Masaza Cup. In 2021, he worked as the Marketing and Sales Manager and later Head of Public Relations at Uganda Police Football Club. That same year, he wrote to FUFA asking for changes in football player transfer rules.

In 2022, FUFA banned Luzzi from football activities for 10 years because of match-fixing. Luzzi denied the accusations and said the case was politically motivated. He appealed the decision. 

 Political Journey 
Luzzi was once a mobilizer for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mityana and Mubende. In the 2021 elections, he ran for Member of Parliament for Mityana Municipality under NRM but lost in the primaries.  He later accused the party of cheating and joined the Democratic Party (DP), hoping to remove Francis Zaake of the NUP.During the campaign, Luzzi was later seen supporting the NRM presidential candidate, which confused many people.

Now, he is running as an independent candidate for Member of Parliament for Kampala Central Division in the 2026 elections. He believes in reforming the system from the inside. His campaign is known for being active on social media, talking directly to people, and promoting ideas like cutting government costs, fighting corruption, using technology in public services, and improving the justice system. 

His campaign slogan is “Sarah is tall,” which refers to his wife, Sarah Luzzi. Other candidates for the same position include Lewis Rubongoya  (NUP), Hon. Minsa Kabanda (NRM) , Suzan Kushaba (Independent), and Moses Muhangi (Independent).

 Reference 

 Other Sources 
 Observer Uganda – FUFA suspends 6 players and 3 referees over match-fixing
 Pulse Uganda – Who is Kampala Central MP candidate Abraham Luzzi
 The Investigator – Mengoleaks Reloaded

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Category:Ugandan sportspeople
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