City businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, the Honorary Consul General of Nepal to Uganda, has been voted the Best Honorary Consul General in Uganda following a three-month national survey recognizing his outstanding contributions to trade, tourism, and investment between the two countries.
Ugandans praised Ruparelia for facilitating trade relations with Nepal and creating employment opportunities for several citizens in the Asian country.
“Sudhir is an inspiration to us, and we commend him for connecting Uganda to Nepal,” one respondent noted during the survey.
Appointed in February 2020 by Nepal’s President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Ruparelia formally presented his credentials to Uganda’s then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Kutesa, on March 17, 2020, marking the official opening of Nepal’s first consulate in Uganda at Crane Chambers, Kampala. His role as Honorary Consul General involves promoting strong economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Among his notable achievements, Ruparelia has championed community and cultural exchange between Uganda and Nepal. He has annually hosted events such as Nepal’s Constitution Day celebrations, which bring together Ugandans and Nepalis to celebrate shared values and cultural understanding. The most recent celebration in September 2025 featured symbolic activities such as cake-cutting and cultural showcases.
Beyond diplomacy, Ruparelia has demonstrated a firm commitment to youth empowerment and education. He launched a scholarship initiative connecting Ugandan and Nepali youth, aimed at fostering educational cooperation and exchange. Through this program, young people from both nations are gaining new learning and development opportunities.
As one of Uganda’s most prominent entrepreneurs, Ruparelia continues to shape the country’s economic landscape through the Ruparelia Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in real estate, education, hospitality, insurance, media, and agriculture. The group’s portfolio includes leading institutions such as Kampala Parents School, Victoria University Kampala, Speke Group of Hotels, Sanyu FM 88.2, Crane Management Services, and Premier Roses Limited.
Ruparelia’s leadership and vision have earned him numerous awards and honors over the years. In 2019, he was recognized by Public Opinions as a Certified Uganda Development Champion for his contribution to Uganda Vision 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in Business from Uganda Pentecostal University, awarded in recognition of his role in national economic growth.
Sudhir Ruparelia’s recognition as Uganda’s best honorary consul general reflects his exceptional dedication to advancing bilateral relations, fostering trade, and empowering communities. His ongoing efforts continue to strengthen the friendship between Uganda and Nepal, cementing his legacy as a visionary leader and nation builder.
