Gordon Wavamunno

Gordon Wavamunno (born 16 December 1943) (also referred to as Gordon Babala Kasibante Wavamunno) is a Ugandan entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist. He is the owner of Spear Motors Uganda — the sole distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Uganda. He was also the director for WBS Television among other business ventures.

Quotes
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 * Myself.
 * Quoted in I am the star of my life -Gordon Wavamunno, article updated by Monitor, 8 January 2021, Monitor.
 * “Have a vision of what you want to be and where you want to be; and without a goal, it is difficult to score,”
 * Quoted in Dr.Gordon Wavamunno's tips for university students, article written by Philimon Badagawa, on 24 July 2014,Campus Times.
 *  “I have never been in any corruption scandal, but don’t I need money,”
 * Quoted in Dr.Gordon Wavamunno's tips for university students, article written by Philimon Badagawa, on 24 July 2014,Campus Times.
 * ''“Never rely on your parents and lecturers to get jobs for you after campus, instead ask them to be your referees when applying for jobs”
 * Quoted in Dr.Gordon Wavamunno's tips for university students, article written by Philimon Badagawa, on 24 July 2014,Campus Times.
 * “Don’t look for the next opportunity, the one you have in hand is the opportunity,”
 * Quoted in Dr.Gordon Wavamunno's tips for university students, article written by Philimon Badagawa, on 24 July 2014,Campus Times.
 * If you fail to get the job you are qualified to do, take up any job available. I have always met masters’ graduates in developed countries working in hotels as waiters and some with PhDs but working as drivers. The trend in Uganda is totally different and students need to change their mindset,
 * Quoted in Dr.Gordon Wavamunno's tips for university students, article written by Philimon Badagawa, on 24 July 2014,Campus Times.
 * “Gordon, I know you have been admitted to Mbarara High School, but I don’t know whether this is the right thing to do. As you know, I am getting on in years and I can no longer manage all these businesses on my own. I want one of you to join me in business. I have always known that you have a knack for business. What do you think?”
 * Quoted in Wavamunno: Making of a successful businessman, written by Newvision reporter, 5 September 2015, New Vision.
 * “Why are you wasting people’s precious time? We have paid millions to come and enjoy ourselves and get rid of our stress but you are here extorting us.”
 * Quoted in Wavamunno loses cool at Mukikade show, article written by Jude Luggya, 11 May 2018,Sqoop.
 * But because government officials prefer buying foreign-made vehicles, we could not continue manufacturing...we lost market, says Mr.Wavamunno.
 * Quoted in Wavamunno tells his entrepreneurial journey, by Monitor, article updated on 3 January 2021, Monitor.
 * Even this market of used vehicles is dominated by foreigners ... the money Ugandans spend on these vehicles goes outside the country, not invested here.
 * Quoted in Wavamunno tells his entrepreneurial journey, by Monitor, article updated on 3 January 2021, Monitor.
 * Giving cash to fresh graduates is dangerous...someone will buy shoes, pay rent...and the money will be finished even before he starts the business.
 * Quoted in Wavamunno tells his entrepreneurial journey, by Monitor, first published on 29 October 2012 — updated on January 03, 2021, Monitor.
 * You let go what cannot continue
 * Quoted in Wavamunno tells his entrepreneurial journey, by Monitor, first published on 29 October 2012 — updated on January 03, 2021, Monitor.