Julian Omalla produces one of Uganda’s most popular fruit drinks, sold under the brand name “Cheers” and boasting a loyal customer base of over 5 million people.
Affectionately known by many as “Mama Cheers”, the 56-year-old founder and chief executive director of Delight Uganda Limited is one of the east African nation’s foremost female entrepreneurs.
And thanks to her long-standing experience and runaway success in the industry, the Ugandan government awarded her company a $4 million grant in February to construct a fresh juice factory in northern Uganda.