About the Consulate
Honorary Consul
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia
Mr. Paresh Shukla is also the Managing Director of Simba Automotives Ltd, bringing 31 years of experience in strategic financial management and deep knowledge of the East African Community (EAC) market. His understanding of boardroom and corporate governance issues equips him to provide effective leadership across every institution he serves — including, since December 2023, the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Uganda.
Prior to his current roles, Mr. Shukla served as CEO (Sales) at Shumuk Group of Companies and as Co-Director of Chaitanya Impex in India. He holds a BA (Hons) in Business from the University of Strathclyde and an MA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the Founder Director of the Social Service League, a non-profit organisation focused on economic development in Uganda.
Our History
The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Uganda was officially launched at the Simba Automotives building on Kira Road, bringing together senior diplomats and leaders from across Uganda and East Africa to mark the ties of friendship between Indonesia and Uganda.
Mr. Shukla received his official appointment certificate as Honorary Consul, signed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, formally entrusting him to represent Indonesia's interests in Uganda.
The consulate was inaugurated with H.E. Dr. Mohamad Hery Saripudin, then Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and the DRC (Nov 2020–Feb 2025), presiding — establishing Uganda's first dedicated Indonesian consular presence.
The Embassy in Nairobi
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kenya
The Honorary Consulate in Kampala operates under the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Nairobi, which oversees Indonesia's diplomatic relations with Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. H.E. Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji currently serves as Ambassador.
The consulate was launched under H.E. Dr. Mohamad Hery Saripudin, Ambassador from November 2020 to February 2025, whose tenure also included roles with UNEP and UN-Habitat, and who lectures on international relations at UNPAD, Bandung.
Our Team
Coordinates the day-to-day work of the consulate, supporting the Consul across community, administrative, and consular affairs.
Supports the consulate's public affairs, protocol, and community engagement in Uganda.
Supports the administrative and consular operations of the consulate in Uganda.
Serves as personal assistant and secretary to Consul Mr. Paresh Shukla, supporting the daily operations of the consulate.
