He never, at any moment, dreamed that he would become this rich—worth more than USD1.2 billion.
All he wanted was a good home and the ability to send his children to good schools. Yet today, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is one of East Africa’s richest businessmen, having built one of Uganda’s largest conglomerates, with interests in hospitality, real estate, education, agriculture, media, financial services and insurance.
In this exclusive interview, the Ugandan-born, self-made entrepreneur reflects on growing up in a hardworking Asian family, becoming a refugee, returning home to rebuild through business, and the principles that helped him make money, multiply it and protect it.
He also speaks candidly about resilience, dealing with the unimaginable loss of his son, Rajiv Ruparelia, and the succession plan now taking shape within the Ruparelia Group.
Watch the full, deeply personal conversation now: https://t.co/qglQeXtouA
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We're welcoming @UG_Airlines to the Boeing family!
Uganda Airlines will expand its fleet with eight new fuel-efficient airplanes.
✈️ Four 737 MAX
✈️ Four 787 #Dreamliner jets
This order supports growing travel demand across Africa and on routes to the Middle East, Asia and Europe. #FIA2026
Release: https://t.co/YxYbezp9tV
ROAD UPDATE
The 12.17km Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road project has reached 61% physical progress, ahead of the planned 51.4%. Asphalt surfacing is underway, all seven box culverts have been completed, and the project remains on track for completion in November 2026.