I’M PUNIT SHAH ENTREPRENEUR

Building Sustainable Businesses That Create Meaningful Impact

I’m Punit Shah, a passionate entrepreneur and investor dedicated to building sustainable businesses that create meaningful, lasting impact. My journey began in the UAE and has since expanded across Uganda, where I’ve been at the forefront of ventures in hospitality, beverages, lighting & automation, and agriculture. Each business is built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and the power of purpose-led growth.

#ThePunitShah • Rooted in values. Building beyond borders.

Punit Shah

About

Punit Shah

My Story :

From City One Tourism and Travel→ K Hotels → Yuti Breweriies → Emiboozi → Lumilife → Rudra Agro

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Philosophy :

Perseverance, collaboration, and impact-driven entrepreneurship

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Roots :

Connection between UAE and Uganda

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Vision :

Creating ecosystems of opportunity and growth across borders

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Ventures

K Hotels

City One Tourism and Travel

We are dedicated to providing a complete and seamless travel experience. From visa services and hotel bookings to airport transfers, our team ensures every journey is smooth and memorable.

“Creating moments of joy, travel, and togetherness.”

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K Hotels

K Hotels

in Entebbe, K Hotels merges luxury with local warmth. Recognized by TripAdvisor as one of Africa's top hotels, it stands as a symbol of Ugandan hospitality and excellence.

“A symbol of excellence, comfort, and community.”

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Yuti Breweries

Yuti Breweriies

As Uganda’s pioneering mass-market beer and liquor producer, Yuti Breweries focuses on innovation, quality, and affordability while empowering local employment.

“Born in Uganda, brewed for Uganda.”

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Emiboozi

Emiboozi

Meaning “conversations” in Luganda, Emiboozi is a restaurant concept celebrating culture, community, and cuisine. We’re building a lifestyle brand that brings people together.

“Where every meal starts a conversation.”

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Cocoa & Agriculture

Lumilife

Specializing in lighting and automation, Lumilife delivers quality, transparency, and innovation. We add value to residential and commercial spaces with smart, convenient solutions.

“Smart lighting, seamless automation, exceptional service.”

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K Hotels

Rudra Agro

Focused on the trade of cocoa and coffee, Rudra Agro is driven by transparency, quality, and support for farmers through fair trade practices as we cultivate for the future.

“Trading today, cultivating the future.”

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Cocoa & Agriculture

White Rose

A Dubai-based trading and distribution company, Whiterose General Trading LLC provides high-quality food items, yarn, and more, building strong partnerships across the Middle East.

“Quality products, trusted partnerships, seamless distribution.”

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Background
7
Major Ventures
500+
Jobs Created
15+
Industry Awards
10K
Community Members Served

Let's Connect

I am always looking to explore investment opportunities, build new partnerships, and collaborate on projects that make a difference. If you share a passion for purpose-led growth, let's build something impactful together.

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Series

Building Beyond Borders

Episode 1
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 3
Episode 4
The journey behind the titles.
Episode 5
The teaser to my new series

Insights

flags

Givers Gain!

It was a cold winter morning. The conference room in JW Marriott Marquee hotel was filled with 30+ entrepreneurs. There came an announcement that the next to...

africa

What is your morning ritual?

I was long trying to establish a morning ritual at work. Initial thoughts were an email every evening, a follow up meeting on yesterday activities, a weekly champion meeting et al. ....

idea

Travelling With Kids: Really?

Considering the daily work–home–school–family routine, most parents prefer vacationing to detoxify! Some prefer to do it alone, some with their spouses, ..

sustain

Are travel agencies going to be extinct?

With a plethora of channels to book a travel, are travel agencies going to be extinct? Well the answer is could be…Could be if you are not doing the following! For centuries,..

globe

If a tree is cut...

I was long trying to establish a morning ritual at work. Initial thoughts were an email every evening, a follow up meeting on yesterday activities, a weekly champion meeting et al....

Passions & Purpose

Punit Shah

Wildlife Conservation

Nature has always grounded me. Supporting wildlife conservation is a core part of that connection. When East Africa’s only tigers arrived at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, I was moved to act and became the sponsor of the white male tiger, Yura, as part of a long-term commitment to protecting Uganda’s natural heritage.

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Community Empowerment

Through ventures like Yuti Breweries and Rudra Agro, we have created hundreds of jobs, trained young professionals, and supported local farmers. Our goal is to drive rural growth and foster inclusive prosperity.

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Nature & Wellbeing

From my early days in school nature clubs, I’ve been drawn to the earth’s balance, beauty, and lessons. I believe a strong connection with nature deepens leadership, sparks creativity, and cultivates gratitude.

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Media & Recognition

City One Feature

Dynamic Duo – City One Tourism and Travel

Featured as a leading mother-son team, blending operational expertise with creative leadership in our award-winning travel agency.

Family Business
Dubai Radio Talk Show

Entebbe Zoo White Tiger Named Yura

Recognized for our commitment to wildlife conservation through the sponsorship of a rare White Bengal tiger at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

Entrepreneurship
YURA Tiger Conservation

Entrepreneur Behind K Hotels & Yuti Breweries

Highlighted as a visionary driving Uganda’s hospitality and brewing industries through innovation, quality, and passion.

Entrepreneurship

Awards

2024 TripAdvisor Certificate
Red Trophy
BNI Retail Award
Business Excellence
Gold Medal
Achievement Award
Business Excellence

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Let’s collaborate to build something impactful.

Alternate Contact

📧 hello@thepunitshah.com