The term hustler says it all about him. Through and after university,
Alexander Kyokwijuka has been a salesman, entrepreneur, lecturer and
business consultant. A teacher by profession, 30-year-old Kyokwijuka
runs five organisations.
“I am proud to be an ‘expert hustler’
because it has helped me grow up, appreciate the world and life. It
helps one open up, reveal the actual person and the world to them,” he
says.
Kyokwijuka is the founder of Bulky Media, HTB Holdings,
Brookings Institute, Youth Aid Africa, UKAS Construction and Consulting
Limited.
He also does emceeing at events, is a farmer and has
written a book, How to Start a Business in 10 days. The father of four
also teaches at Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC).
“Many
times people ask how I am able to do so many things given my age and
skill level. The secret is being able to multitask, and also empowering
teams so that you are able to work through the teams. It is amazing how
much you can be able to accomplish once you are able to build, motivate
and encourage teams to work with you,” Kyokwijuka says.
Role model
He says he looks up to former US president Barack Obama because of his humble upbringing.
“He
struggled his way to the most powerful office in the world. He is the
true definition and example of hope, courage, confidence, and resilience
and above all, a journey of life that goes against all odds.”
Achievements
At the Africa Youth Awards 2017, Kyokwijuka was recognised as one of the 100 most influential young leaders in Africa.
He
thinks he has created an example to young people and wants to be among
the people that groom a generation that dreams, takes on opportunities
and make something out of them. Kyokwijuka wants to own a business
empire. He wants to open up many other enterprises, expand the ones he
owns and create more opportunities for young people.
At a later stage, he hopes to join elective politics and represent his constituency in Parliament.
“Probably
at the later stage, I can run for presidency in the country. I would
want to grow much more in influence so that at 50 years, I have guided,
influenced, helped to others grow.”
Kyokwijuka advises young people not to wait until they are old to start up a business.
“The
side hustle [business] is never supposed to be smooth, but live by the
goals set to see it grow. If opportunities were on the roadside; life
would be easy, but they are around us,” he says.
“We are supposed to
make an effort to get them and outcompete others. One does not have to
wait to reach 50 years to do great things.”
A husband, Kyokwijuka
treasures spending quality time with his family and wants to nurture his
boys into phenomenal human beings.
Recognised
At the Africa Youth Awards 2017, Kyokwijuka was recognised as one of the 100 most influential young leaders in Africa.
He
thinks he has created an example to young people and wants to be among
the people that groom a generation that dreams, takes on opportunities
and make something out of them.
