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Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, the billionaire businessman and founder of the Ruparelia Group, and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, were honoured today at the 39th National Resistance Movement (NRM/A) Victory Day Anniversary, held at the National Teacher’s College in Mubende District, Uganda. The event, themed “39 Years of NRM/A: Salutation to Those Who Re-sanctified Our Homeland,” celebrated the Ruparelias’ outstanding contributions to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, infrastructural development, and international recognition as a destination for global events. Dr. Sudhir was awarded the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer). H.E., the President of the Republic of Uganda, bestows this award on people…
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Age: 60 years Source of Wealth: Entertainment and gaming, telecommunications, logistics and transport, finance and technology. Estimated Wealth: USD50 million (UGX180 bn) Bob Kabonero, born in January 1965 in Ntungamo District, Uganda, stands as a towering figure in Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s entertainment, telecommunications, and oil industries. As he celebrates his 60th birthday this month, Kabonero’s legacy is a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership and strategic investment. Born into a prominent family, Kabonero is the youngest of three siblings. His family…
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Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the billionaire businessman and founder of the Ruparelia Group, and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, will be among the distinguished honorees at the 39th Victory Day Anniversary of the National Resistance Movement (NRM/A) on January 26, 2025. This prestigious event, held at the National Teacher’s College in Mubende District, will celebrate their monumental contributions to Uganda’s socio-economic growth. Recognising Impact and Legacy Under the theme, “39 Years of NRM/A: Salutation to Those Who Re-sanctified Our Homeland,” the Ruparelias will receive medals highlighting their significant role in the country’s economic and infrastructural development. Among their many achievements, the Ruparelias…
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In the African startup ecosystem, acquisitions are rare. This is true for nascent ecosystems, and Uganda is no exception. An acquisition happens when one company, typically larger and more established, purchases another, usually smaller and newer. This can be driven by various factors, such as the acquiring company seeking to obtain innovative technology or intellectual property from the smaller firm, expanding into new markets where the smaller company has a strong foothold, eliminating a competitor to gain a stronger market position, or acquiring a talented team from the smaller company. Despite how our acquisitions are, there are a few that…
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Nampeera’s position as a Deputy General Manager to Mr Phillipe Groueix – the General Manager, is anchored in all TotalEnergies oil activities in Uganda and is responsible for human resources and administration, contracts and procurement, national content, as well as legal and compliance. She’s also a Director at the East African Crude Oil Pipeline(EACOP) Limited with an office in London, UK. Nampeera’s experience cuts across the energy business value chain with over 30 years of experience in broad business, legal, and regulatory experience and exposure spanning four jurisdictions in East Africa, Europe, South East Asia, and Central Asia. She’s an…
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Hon. Dr. Elly Karuhanga (Ph. D.) is a Founding Partner of Kampala Associated Advocates together with the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, Justice Bart Katureebe, Mr. Oscar Kambona and Mr. Sam Mayanja . His former law firm; Karuhanga & Co. Advocates, merged with three other law firms to form Kampala Associated Advocates in 2001. He became managing partner in 2006 to 2008. Dr. Karuhanga is a top legal mind in the oil and gas sector and has acted as legal counsel to a number of oil companies from upstream to downstream, including French super giant, Total…
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