Company Profile: MK Timothy & Company
Headquarters: Kampala, Uganda
Founded: 2016
Founder & Managing Partner: Musasizi Timothy Karubanga (commonly known as MK Timothy)
Industry: Investment Advisory & Development Consulting
Operational Regions: East & Central Africa
Overview
MK Timothy & Company is a Kampala-based investment advisory and development consultancy firm focused on facilitating responsible capital flow into emerging markets across Africa. Founded in 2016 by Ugandan entrepreneur Musasizi Timothy Karubanga, the firm provides market intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability advisory services to a mix of private investors, multilateral institutions, and government agencies.
Positioned as a strategic bridge between international capital and Africa’s high-growth sectors, MK Timothy & Company has built a niche advising on cross-border investment in infrastructure, energy, digital services, and climate finance. The firm’s approach integrates local political and regulatory analysis with long-term impact assessments—an offering particularly suited to development finance institutions (DFIs), sovereign investment agencies, and frontier market investors.
Founder Background
Musasizi Timothy Karubanga, professionally known as MK Timothy, is a Ugandan entrepreneur and advisor with a background in private sector development and regional economic integration. Prior to founding the firm, he worked with both public and non-governmental institutions focused on investment promotion and SME growth across East Africa.
Under his leadership, MK Timothy & Company has expanded its footprint from Uganda into Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His reputation as a discreet but influential facilitator has grown among investors navigating Africa’s evolving regulatory and investment landscape.

Key Projects & Milestones
- Renewable Energy Investment – DRC (2021): Advised on a $12 million clean energy infrastructure deal aimed at expanding off-grid access in remote provinces. The project has been credited with enabling localized job creation and advancing post-conflict electrification efforts.
- Government Partnerships: The firm maintains working relationships with agencies including the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), offering market entry guidance to foreign investors and promoting East Africa as a viable investment destination.
- SME Development: Through mentorship programs and technical workshops, the firm has supported early-stage businesses in scaling operations and accessing regional capital networks.
Sector Focus
- Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
- Digital Infrastructure
- Telecommunications & Transport
- Impact Investing & ESG Strategy
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Strategic Outlook
MK Timothy & Company is positioning itself as a key advisory partner in Africa’s transition to low-carbon growth and digital expansion. With growing investor interest in sustainable assets, the firm has increased its focus on climate finance mechanisms and digital infrastructure advisory across COMESA and EAC regions. Strategic expansion into Lusophone and Francophone Africa is under exploration.
Ownership:
Privately held.