How Kaddu Baker Built BNK Motors Kla Ltd Into a Multi-Million Spare Parts Business in Uganda

Are you a business owner, corporate leader, or someone with a story others need to hear? We'd love to feature you on our show! Contact us today via WhatsApp at +1 469 278 1138 or call +256 704 233 306. In this episode of CEO Insights Uganda, we talk to Kaddu Baker, the CEO of BNK Motors K’la Ltd, one of Uganda’s leading importers of car spare parts from Dubai, Japan, and China. Baker’s business journey began in Kisekka Market when he was just 8 years old, where he started hustling in the heart of Kampala’s car parts district. Over the years, he built a multi-million spare parts business, becoming a key player in Uganda’s automotive industry and a go-to name in transportation and logistics. This conversation dives deep into how to start and grow a car spare parts business in Uganda, what it takes to import successfully from international markets, and how to build an empire from scratch using grit, strategy, and vision. Baker also shares powerful lessons in resilience and entrepreneurship and talks about how he worked with the Ugandan government to reform passport misuse abroad after witnessing the challenges firsthand. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, car enthusiast, or simply someone seeking real stories from Uganda’s top CEOs, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. Listen now and subscribe for more powerful Ugandan business stories on the CEO Insights Uganda Podcast. You can reach Baker directly at +256789993769. *Episode Chapters* 00:00 Intro 04:00 His first exposure to money as a kid 10:35 Meeting Sudhir Ruparelia 15:00 Dealing with the death of his mother 23:26 Entering the Kisekka Market spare parts business 35:00 Entering the Kenyan spare parts market 41:00 The impact of HIV on the industry 45:00 Entering the Japanese spare parts market 1:55:00 On pride and ego 2:00:00 Entering the Chinese spare parts market 2:32:35 Transitioning from importation to the local service industry 2:41:45 The mindset of an entrepreneur 2:53:00 Advice to the youth *CEO Insights Uganda with Herbert Rwabugahya is Uganda’s number one podcast.* As the most watched and fastest growing podcast, it is consistently ranked as the best Ugandan podcast, bringing the country's business landscape to life with powerful storytelling, real-life insights, and raw success stories. Dominating across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms, CEO Insights Uganda has redefined the landscape for anyone searching for a Uganda podcast, podcasts about Uganda, or the best podcasts in East Africa. Whether you're searching for a Ugandan podcast, exploring podcasts about Uganda, or trying to discover the most relevant podcasts from Kampala, CEO Insights Uganda is your trusted source. This isn’t just another business podcast in Uganda—it’s a dynamic space where leaders, builders, and visionaries across every sector share their stories. From high-level CEO interviews in Uganda to deep dives with founders, investors, politicians, creators, and cultural icons, we go beyond the headlines to explore the real stories shaping Uganda’s business, politics, innovation, and society. Each episode offers a masterclass in leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and smart strategy, whether you're curious about real estate podcasts in Uganda, startup journeys, or how top brands in Uganda were built. If you’ve ever searched YouTube for terms like Lynn Ngugi show, The Diary Of A CEO podcast, The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, how to Start a Business in Uganda, or The Ugandan Podcast, you’ve just found your new favorite show. We don’t just talk about success—we unpack it. Expect candid discussions about challenges, breakthroughs, and decisions that have shaped some of Uganda’s most influential lives. CEO Insights Uganda is also among the most trusted Uganda news podcasts and politics in Uganda podcasts, often spotlighting public leaders and game changers driving the region forward. Filmed in Kampala but watched across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the UAE, the UK, and the US, CEO Insights Uganda is a pan-African platform with global reach. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, policy thinker, or just passionate about Uganda’s transformation, this show gives you the rare, raw, and real stories that define East Africa’s future. *For business inquiries or guest recommendations, reach out via WhatsApp at +1 469 278 1138, call +256 704 233 306, or email herbert.rwabugahya@yahoo.com*