By Annet Kobusingye
Uganda’s youth form the backbone of the country’s future, and one of the biggest champions of their potential is Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. Beyond business, Sudhir has become a leading supporter of sports, arts, and youth development initiatives across the country.
Through the Speke Group of Hotels and the Ruparelia Foundation, he has sponsored football clubs, cricket tournaments, student championships, talent competitions, and community outreach programs that empower young people to showcase their abilities. These initiatives give youth platforms for recognition, discipline, and growth.
Speke Resort Munyonyo, under his investment, has become a key sports hub—hosting international teams, regional training camps, and high-level competitions. These activities bring global expertise into Uganda while giving local athletes a chance to compete and learn at world-class facilities.
Sudhir’s youth support stretches beyond sports. He has backed numerous student leaders, innovation contests, scholarships, and mentorship programs. His philosophy is based on giving young people access to opportunities he never had—opportunities that spark ambition and inspire self-reliance.
Youth unemployment remains a national concern, but Sudhir’s businesses continue to offer jobs, internships, and career pathways for thousands of young Ugandans. Many of today’s managers, hoteliers, educators, and entrepreneurs began their journeys within the Ruparelia Group.
Sudhir’s impact is amplified by his quiet humanitarian actions. He supports communities during crises, donates to schools, sponsors medical interventions, and responds to the needs of the less privileged—often without media attention.
Through sports, education, and philanthropy, Sudhir is nurturing a generation of confident, skilled, and future-ready young Ugandans. His commitment shows that youth empowerment is not just a government responsibility—it is a collective duty that patriotic leaders must embrace.