Martin Aliker
Martin Aliker | |
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Born | Dental surgeon and businessman | 21 October 1928
Years active | 1962–2024 |
Martin Jerome Okec Aliker (21 October 1928 – 15 April 2024) was a Ugandan
Background and education
Aliker was born in
Lifestyle
After his doctorate studies in the United States, Aliker returned to Uganda and took up employment as a government dental surgeon. Later, he left the civil service and set up the first private dental practice in Uganda owned by an African.
In 1971, when Idi Amin captured power in a coup d'état, his residence shared the back wall with Aliker's house. Amin's security people ordered him to move away from his home because he was deemed a security risk to Amin.
In late 1972, he fled to Nairobi, Kenya because of the deteriorating security situation in Uganda. While in Nairobi, he set up a lucrative dental practice, staying there until 1998, when he came back to Uganda. On his return, he was able to repossess his home.[4]
Investments
Starting in the 1960s, Aliker began buying shares in blue chip companies, including the
Other responsibilities
Aliker sat on the Actis East African Advisory Board, launched by
Death
Aliker died on 15 April 2024, at the age of 95.[8]
See also
- James Zikusoka
- List of wealthiest people in Uganda
- Economy of Uganda
References
- ^ Lyatuu, Justus (26 January 2014). "Victoria University Gets New Council". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ Red Pepper Reporter (27 October 2014). "Gulu University Gets New Chancellor". Red Pepper Newspaper. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ Namisango, Ritah (2 August 2012). "Makerere Honours Dr. Martin Jerome Okec Aliker". Makerere University. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ Adengo, Jonathan (24 April 2013). "The Many Tales of Martin Aliker's Home". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ Otage, Stephen (19 October 2014). "NSSF Takes Over UShs19 Billion Uganda Clays Debt". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ Sseppuya, Mikaili (18 July 2007). "Dr. Martin Aliker Joins Actis Board". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 21 August 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ Innocent Anguyo, and Raymond Walwimbi (17 July 2014). "Dr. Aliker Appointed MUK Endowment Fund Chairman". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "Renowned dental surgeon Dr. Martin Aliker passes away". NTV. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.