“We are seeking recognition as a tribe in the country, with a call to lawmakers to expedite a constitutional amendment to make it happen,” Dr Sudhir Ruparelia made the plea while officiating at the 7th Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards (PAP Global Awards) 2024 and 10th Anniversary Bonfire Dinner at Fair Way Hotel.
He emphasised that recognizing the Indian community as a Ugandan tribe is long overdue.
” It’s a matter of respect, unity, and honor for Indian community that has contributed significantly to Uganda’s growth and development for over 120 years,” Dr. Sudhir said.
According to him It is estimated that at present, there are approximately 35,000 Indians living in Uganda. The Indian Community is mainly concentrated in Kampala and in the town of Jinja.
Uganda’s Indian community is estimated to be contributing up to 65% of the country’s total tax revenue.
Sudhir scooped the PAP Global Entrepreneurship Award for his economic contribution to Uganda’s growth.
Mean President Yoweri Museveni was honoured with “African Revolutionary Leader of All Times” award for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the continent especially his role in peace and security.
The PAP Global Awards recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the Pan-African movement, celebrating their achievements and commitment to the continent’s growth and development.
Below is full list of recipients for 7th PAP Global Awards 2024 for 7th Pan African Pyramid Global Awards held at Fair Way Hotel in Kampala.
HRH Ngwenyama (King) Mswati III- AFRICAN HERITAGE & CULTURAL ENTREPRENEUR (Eswatini)
H.E Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia-LIFE TIME ACHIEVER (BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR) (Uganda)
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni- AFRICAN REVOLUTIONARY LEADER OF ALL TIMES (UGANDA)
Dr. Waka Waka- LIFE TIME ACHIEVER (BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR) (China)
Amb.Dr.Tony Jaja- AFRICAN RENAISSANCE (South Sudan)
Prof.Humphrey Jeremiah Ojwang- AFRICAN VETERAN EDUCATIONIST & ENVIRONMENTALIST (Kenya)
Prof. Charles Kwesiga- AFRICAN RENAISSANCE LEADER (INDUSTRIALIST) (Uganda)
James Musinguzi- AFRICAN HERITAGE CONSERVATIONIST (Uganda)
Prof. Alenyo George William- AFRICAN RENNAISSANCE [CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER] (Uganda)
Ayo Kimathi- AFRICAN RENAISSANCE LEADER (PHILOSOPHER) (USA)
Thomas Lesaffre- AFRICAN RENAISSANCE (EDUCATIONIST) (France)
Ricardo Maamani- AFRICAN RENAISSANCE LEADER (South Africa)
Auma Ogola Edith- AFRICAN WOMAN ACTIVIST & ENTREPRENEUR (Kenya)
Amb.Milton Kambula- AFRICAN PEACE AMBASSADOR (Uganda)
James Kashaya Twebaze – AFRICAN RENAISSANCE LEADER (Uganda)
Patience Namanya- HUMANITARIAN [UBUNTU] AWARD (Uganda)
NBS TV- AFRICAN REVOLUTIONARY & TRANSFORMATIVE MEDIA (Uganda)
Grow Foundation- ICONIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONIST (Germany)
Dr. Grace Kabayo- AFRICAN WOMAN RENAISSANCE
