Giving Digest | Dr. James Garuga — A Legacy of Giving in Development
Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga gave his life to building others, through business, politics, and philanthropy. From revolutionising tea farming in Kigezi to funding political movements and mentoring leaders, his giving shaped livelihoods, strengthened democracy, and inspired countless Ugandans. His story is one of courage and investment in people—a life spent planting seeds of progress that will outlive him.
The best way to honor Garuga’s legacy is to emulate it. Give to your community’s growth, invest in local industries, or support young entrepreneurs the way he did. Every act of giving builds roads, feeds families, and strengthens futures. Give today, because development is generosity in action.