Kololo, Kampala: Veteran Ugandan journalist Andrew Mwenda has saluted business mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia for his latest investment milestone, a 22-storey office tower at the site of the former Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence headquarters, hailing it as a symbol of resilience and reinvestment in Uganda’s future.
Mwenda, fondly referring to Sudhir as his “grandson,” took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the new development, describing it as “a classic case of beautiful architecture and great engineering.” He lauded Sudhir as a rare businessman who reinvests 99% of his wealth within Uganda, unlike others who siphon capital abroad.
The project, christened the RR Pearl Business Park, adds to Sudhir’s long list of transformative ventures that have redefined Kampala’s skyline and strengthened the economy. According to Mwenda, such investments go beyond real estate—they are “blueprints for national growth” and an affirmation that “Uganda’s future can be built by Ugandans, for Ugandans.”
Sudhir’s track record of audacious projects
Mwenda pointed back to December 2023 when Sudhir pulled off another feat by completing a 3,800-seater convention centre at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in just one year, complete with 16 breakout rooms. Mwenda captured the unveiling in a video, embracing Sudhir in what he called a “big tight hug,” describing the development as “achieving the impossible” during Uganda’s post-pandemic recovery.
That facility, now one of the region’s premier venues, has been hailed for revolutionizing Uganda’s hospitality and events industry while creating jobs and attracting international visitors.
A bond beyond business
Mwenda and Sudhir share a close personal relationship that has endured both triumphs and trials, including Sudhir’s prolonged legal battle with Bank of Uganda over Crane Bank. Mwenda stood firmly by Sudhir’s side, often using his platform to highlight his resilience and integrity. At one point, he applauded Sudhir’s Supreme Court victory as “a lesson in principled entrepreneurship.”
Beyond real estate, Sudhir’s investments extend into education, hospitality, and philanthropy through the Ruparelia Foundation, impacting thousands of Ugandans. Mwenda has described him not just as an investor but a “son, brother, friend, and mentor” whose vision inspires a generation of local entrepreneurs.
As the RR Pearl Tower rises into Kampala’s skyline, Mwenda insists Sudhir’s legacy is about more than bricks and mortar. “He’s not just building structures,” Mwenda said. “He’s building Uganda’s tomorrow.”
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