Uganda’s richest man, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia (pictured) has been named the Honorary Consul of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to Uganda.
Dr Sudhir is the founder and Chairman of the multibillion Ruparelia Group, a 28-company conglomerate invested in financial services, real estate, education, hospitality, agriculture and media.
The group is a major investor and taxpayer and directly employs over, 8,000 employees, the majority of whom are women.
A recipient of the Golden Jubilee Presidential Medal by President Yoweri Museveni, Sudhir has also been recognised by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) as a top and compliant taxpayer.
Dr.
Sudhir was in 2018 appointed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) as an
honorary wildlife ambassador, in recognition of his support to wildlife
conservation efforts.
Forbes Magazine in 2014 recognized him as the 24th Wealthiest Person in Africa.
A self-made billionaire, Sudhir is also known for his philanthropic works under the Ruparelia Foundation.
