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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

1.      Who is Sudhir Ruparelia?

Sudhir Ruparelia is a Ugandan business magnate, philanthropist and investor. He is the Founder and chairman of Board of the Ruparelia group which invests in all businesses in Uganda. 

2.      When was Sudhir Ruparelia born?

Sudhir Ruparelia was born on 17thJanuary 1956, in Kabatoro, Kasese district in Uganda where his father and family lived a one of the biggest investors in the District and where he spent his childhood life.

3.      Where Did Sudhir Study From?

Sudhir Ruparelia studied from Jinja Main street Primary School where he finished his PLE Exams  joining Jinja Secondary School and Kololo SS for his Ordinary level education before moving to UK in 1972 after the Idi Amin saga of chasing away Asians joining UK education where finished his education for A level and College.

4.      Who is Sudhir Ruparelia wife?

Sudhir Ruparelia is married to wife Jyostna Ruparelia whom he married while still working in United Kingdom in 1977.

5.      Is Sudhir Ruparelia the richest man in Uganda?

Sudhir Ruparelia is the richest man in Uganda with a net worth of US $1.2 Billion which is from his majority share ownership of the Ruparelia Group which he founded and has managed since 1988.

Who Is Richer Between Sudhir and Christiano Ronaldo?

Sudhir Ruparelia is richer than popular football player Cristiano Ronaldo with a Net worth of us $1.3 billion compared to Cristiano Ronaldo’s US$ 1 Billion net worth according to the Forbes Net worth ranking.

Sudhir Ruparelia at a Business Conference

       7.      How did Sudhir Ruparelia start his Business and become rich?

Sudhir Ruparelia started his first business in 1985 with capital of US $25,000 which he had made while still a casual worker in the UK. He invested beer business where he was a traded imported Beer from Neighbor Kenya to Uganda before starting Crane Forex Bereau in 19899 after the banning of Beer importation in Uganda.

8.      Who are Sudhir Ruparelia children?

Sudhir Ruparelia has 3 Children including Meera Ruparelia his oldest Daughter, Rajiv Ruparelia his Second born and only son and Sheena Ruperelia his youngest Daughter.

9.      What is Sudhir Ruparelia net worth and properties?

Sudhir Ruparelia has a net worth of 1.3 Billion US dollars which is mainly due to his large share percentage of the Ruparelia Group where he owns the largest percentage.

Sudhir Ruparelia has properties including the Kampala Parents School, Crane Bank, Speke Resort Estate including Speke Resort Apartments and Speke Resort Hotel among others.

10.   When did Sudhir Ruparelia come to Uganda?

Sudhir Ruparelia was born in Uganda however his is of Indian origin with his great grand father having came to East African 1897 as of part of the Fist Indian traders. His Great grand father moved to Uganda in 1932 where his grandfather and father were born in 1908 and 1932.

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