LIST: Tycoon Sudhir, daughter Sheena, among 61 honoured with national medals at NRM Liberation Day

Mubende, (UG):- President Yoweri Museveni yesterday awarded a total of 61 Ugandans with national medals recognizing their outstanding role in Uganda’s successful hosting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+ China summits.

The distinguished medalists, including businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter Sheenah Ruparelia, were recognized at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) 39th Liberation Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26, in Mubende District.

These were awarded under different categories including Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane, Distinguished Order of the Nile, Resolute Star Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, and

Dr Sudhir, the Chairman of Ruparelia Group, a Ugandan conglomerate that owns Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyoyo was honoured with the Distinguished Order of the Crescent Crane Medal (Grand Officer) for his outstanding service, dedication and contribution to the success of the NAM and G77+China summits.

The facility also hosted the G77+ China summit in the same month, showcasing readiness and lifting Uganda’s image on a global scale.

The Distinguished Order of the Crescent Crane Medal (Grand Officer), which Dr Sudhir took home is awarded to a person who distinguishes him or herself in leadership or service in the public or private sector as a political leader of a local government, an advocate, doctor, engineer, accountant, or a member of a foreign government who contributes to the development of Uganda.

Similarly, Dr Sudhir’s daughter, Sheena Ruparelia was also awarded the 60th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Medal, recognizing her effort in overseeing the construction of the convention centre to its full completion.

As a Director at the Ruparelia Group, Sheena oversees the group’s hospitality and real estate divisions under the guidance of the Chairman, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, and fellow directors. In that role, she leads operations and has been involved in overseeing more than 10 projects.

Her key highlight was the coordination of the project design, procurement and implementation of the Speke Resort Conference Centre for which she was recognized with the national medal.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Deputy Premier Rukia Nakadama and Cabinet Secretary Ms Lucy Nakyobe were also awarded the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Commander), a honour awarded to a person who distinguishes him or herself in leadership or service in the public or private sector as a political leader of a local government, an advocate, doctor, engineer, accountant, or a member of a foreign government who contributes to the development of Uganda.

In total, 18 females and 43 males received the national medals awarded under eight categories during the celebrations held at National Teacher’s College in Mubende District.

Below is the Full List of Medalists at NRM 39th Day

S/No	NAME
	A. The Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Commander)
1	Robinah Nabbanja
2	Rukia Nakadama
3	Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye
	B. The Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer)
4	Dr. Sudhir Ruperelia
	C. Distinguished Order of the Crescent Crane (Commander)
5	Henry Okello Oryem,
6	John Mulimba
	D. Distinguished Order of the Nile Medal (Grand commander)
7	Adonia Ayebare
8	Hajji Yunus Kakande
9	Bageya Waiswa
10	Vincent Bagire
	E. Distinguished Order of the Nile (Commander)
11	Dr. Aminah Zawedde
12	Maj. Gen. Gowa Kasiita
	F. RWENZORI STAR
13	Gen Rtd, Abubakhar Jeje Odongo
14	Lt. General Joseph Musanyufu
15	Col. Emmy Katabazi
16	Col. John Mango Baraza
17	Gwennie Natukunda Kategeya
	G. The Distinguished Service Medal – Police Medal
18	SCP Rtd  moding Wilson Otuna
19	SCP Asaba Charles
	G. The Distinguished Service Medal – Police Medal
20	Amb. Charles Ssentongo
21	Amb. Aisha Ismail
22	Walani Emmanuel
23	Mutesa Betty Cwinya-ai
24	Catherine Nassuna Mary
25	Sheena Ruparelia
26	Brig. Gen. Paul Wanyera Namawa
27	Lt. Col.Moses Musinguzi
28	Marcellino Bwesigye
29	Samuel Isiko
30	Lt Ekaju Benard
31	Steven Ssenabulya
32	Benon Kayemba
33	Laura Kahuga
34	David Wamono
35	Sarah Nakamya
36	Ssejje Abdulmalik
37	Aisha Naamala
38	Olivia Namukose
39	Rauben Mwebembezi
40	Frank Kasajja
41	Alfred Malinga
42	Emmanuel Mugisha
43	Richard Monday
44	Wilberforce Mugoda
45	Edward Ssimbwa
46	Eng. Tonny Kavuma
47	Eng. Isaac Wani
48	Eng. Dan Iga
49	Olive Birungi Lumonya
50	Emmanuel Barungi
52	Hope Barahire
52	Col. Eng. Tukamwakira
53	Eng. Nassuna Mirembe
54	Bernard Bakaye Lubega
55	Cleopas Ndorere
56	Basil Ajer
57	Harriet Kiiza
58	Brandy Azeirwe Valentine
59	Patrick Okoth
60	Suubi Kiwanuka
61	Lutalo Umar

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