Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
A horrific domestic dispute in Kibibi, Butambala District, ended in a double tragedy on Wednesday evening after a man hacked his 70-year-old father to death over sukuma wiki, only to be lynched by a furious mob hours later.According to police, the deceased elderly man, identified as Milton Abednego, got into a heated argument with his 39-year-old son after discovering that he had plucked sukuma wiki (collard greens) from a nearby garden he had personally cultivated. What began as a verbal exchange quickly spiraled into a deadly confrontation.Eyewitnesses said the young man, enraged by his father’s scolding, picked up a panga…
A police officer stationed in Mpondwe Lhubiriha Town Council, Kasese District, lost his life on Sunday afternoon when a tree, toppled by a fierce rainstorm, crashed into the Mpondwe Police Station depot where he was located. Sudden, powerful winds are thought to have destabilized the tree, leading to the fatal collapse onto the building.The storm, which swept through western Uganda on June 8, wreaked havoc across the region, uprooting trees, damaging structures, and disrupting daily life. The officer’s death marks the gravest incident reported from the storm to date. Authorities have not yet disclosed the officer’s identity. Describing the event…
Uganda’s commercial property and hospitality sectors are witnessing a wave of investment in modern office buildings, hotels, conference facilities and tourism destinations, with businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia emerging as one of the major players driving this transformation. Through the Ruparelia Group, the entrepreneur has established a portfolio spanning Kampala’s central business district, the lakeside resort area of Munyonyo and destinations beyond the capital. Some of the developments are already attracting multinational companies, international conference organisers and tourists, while others are expected to expand the country’s accommodation and commercial property capacity. Among the notable projects are the Speke Resort Convention Centre…
On an island surrounded by the waters of Lake Victoria, Paradise Island Resort is demonstrating how renewable energy can support modern hospitality while preserving the natural environment. The 19-acre property, owned by the Ruparelia Group, has built its operations around solar power, using renewable energy to meet all its electricity needs without relying on diesel generators. Located approximately 10 kilometres offshore from Munyonyo, the resort combines accommodation, dining and leisure facilities with an energy system designed to operate independently from the mainland electricity supply. From guest cottages and executive villas to restaurants, infinity pools and water treatment facilities, the resort’s…
Kampala, Uganda — A once-revered pastor in Kampala is at the center of a scandal that has rocked the local Christian community, following the shocking revelation of an illicit affair with a young female member of his congregation. The spiritual leader, who has served the suburban church for several years, was reportedly caught red-handed in a compromising position with the teenage parishioner — a revelation that has not only shattered the trust of his followers but sparked outrage across social media platforms. According to reliable sources, the girl, known for her active participation in church activities, had been seeing the…
A chilling revelation has emerged in the murder trial of Multimedia University of Kenya student Sylvia Kemunto Ayaye after a pastor told the High Court in Kibera that her mobile phone was discovered among church offerings just days after her alleged murder. The unexpected discovery has added a new dimension to the ongoing case, which has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the young student’s death at the university along Magadi Road in Lang’ata, Nairobi County. Testifying before the court, a pastor who also serves as the church administrator at Jesus Is Alive Ministries revealed that an Oppo mobile phone…
Kampala’s commercial skyline continues to evolve as major property developments reshape the city’s business landscape. Among the latest projects drawing attention is the second phase of Kingdom Kampala, a 21-storey mixed-use development by businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, featuring a rooftop helipad. The project represents another step in the Ruparelia Group’s expansion into premium commercial real estate, with an emphasis on developments designed to attract established businesses, international investors and high-value corporate tenants. The helipad is among the tower’s distinctive features, offering an additional level of convenience for executives, diplomats, financiers and other business travellers who require efficient access to commercial…
Kampala’s social and cultural calendar is set for a colourful addition as Sudhir Ruparelia’s Speke Resort Munyonyo prepares to host the 2026 Diwali Food Festival, offering visitors an opportunity to experience Indian cuisine, traditions and family entertainment in a lakeside setting. The event, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, is being organised in partnership with the Indian Association of Uganda and will bring together food enthusiasts, families and members of different communities for an afternoon and evening of cultural celebrations. Activities will begin at 2:30pm at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the Ruparelia Group’s flagship hospitality property, with a fireworks display planned for…
There was a lot of uproar on social media on Monday after a video of an alleged pastor shaving the pubic hair of a woman in his church went viral. The pastor could be heard in the viral video ordering other women in his church to remove their panties themselves before they come to him. According to him, he doesn’t want to be accused of removing women’s panties in church; hence, his action.He then continued to justify his action by mentioning that in Leviticus, it is stated that one must be shaved and bathed to be clean. He added that…
Police in Kampala are searching for a 24-year-old woman who vanished two days to her wedding ceremony.Bushura Najjuko, a resident of Katereke Cell in the Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, was reported missing by her mother, Aisha Nalukenge. According to the mother, Bushura vanished , while en route to a bridal makeup salon in Nakivubo, Kampala.Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan police said that; “Najjuko was preparing for her upcoming marriage ceremony, which was scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2023. While at Nakivubo, Najjuko reportedly handed over her changing dresses to Ali Kivumbi, a boda-boda rider, to take…
