Author: Katama Coprian
NTUNGAMO, UGANDA — What began as a solemn farewell turned into a heartbreaking tragedy on Thursday when a bolt of lightning struck mourners gathered at a burial ceremony in Ntungamo District, killing one person and leaving seven others seriously injured. According to local authorities, the incident occurred amid a sudden afternoon downpour as family members and villagers gathered to lay their loved one to rest. Without warning, lightning hit a group of mourners who were standing near the graveside, instantly claiming the life of one individual. Witnesses said the strike caused panic and chaos as people scrambled for safety. The…
Kampala, Uganda – Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has urged Ugandans especially the youth to uphold integrity and be willing to make personal sacrifices for the country’s peace and long-term progress. She made the remarks on November 17 during a public lecture at Victoria University Kampala, an event that attracted students, lecturers, and members of the surrounding community. The discussion highlighted the growing call for civic awareness within Uganda’s higher institutions of learning. Addressing the theme of patriotism, Col. Nakalema noted that genuine commitment to Uganda requires action rather than rhetoric. She…
This December, the Ruparelia Foundation will brighten the Christmas season with acts of compassion as it launches a series of outreach activities in memory of Rajiv Ruparelia, whose kindness and humanitarian spirit impacted many lives. Under a theme centered on sharing the joy of Christmas with the less fortunate, the Foundation has organized multiple charity visits to orphanages and vulnerable communities around Kampala. The initiative is inspired by Rajiv’s generous character one defined by boundless empathy that reached across all backgrounds and circumstances. For those who knew him, giving was not merely an activity but a natural part of who…
Uganda’s renowned billionaire and business tycoon, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has opened up about his modest upbringing and the key lessons that guided his path to success. In a reflective video shared on his official social media pages, he revisited his early life in the United Kingdom and the values of discipline, hard work, and persistence that shaped his journey. Dr. Ruparelia narrated how, at only twenty years old, he was able to save enough to place a deposit on his first house while living in England. “When I turned 20, I had saved about five to six thousand pounds, which…
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia stands out as one of Uganda’s most remarkable figures. He is a self-made billionaire, a generous philanthropist, and a patriot whose work has shaped the nation’s economic growth. His achievements have created jobs, improved livelihoods, and strengthened Uganda’s development. He deserves recognition not only for his wealth, but for his unwavering commitment to building a better Uganda. After returning from the United Kingdom in the early 1980s with very little money, Dr. Sudhir began his journey by opening a small money exchange business. From that modest start, he grew what is now the Ruparelia Group one of…
Uganda – Authorities in Busoga North Region have launched a thorough investigation into a suspected food poisoning incident that claimed the life of a 10-year-old pupil and left eight others hospitalized in Luuka District. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred between November 14 and 15, 2025, at Telik Junior School. A Primary Two pupil allegedly shared food brought from home with classmates, after which several children began suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Teachers quickly rushed the affected pupils to Kiyunga Health Centre IV for emergency medical attention. One of the pupils, Namugogo Sharifah, aged 10, tragically passed away…
Kyampisi, Uganda – A week-long search for a Senior Two student of Naalya Secondary School in Lugazi, Buikwe District, ended in tragedy after her body was discovered in a swamp in Mukono District. Authorities are treating the case as suspected murder. The 15-year-old student, identified as Merisa Aneza, went missing on November 4 after leaving her mother’s home in Makerere Kikoni, Kampala, to return to school. Her mother, Sarah Kamuganga, reported her disappearance to Kikoni B Police Station on November 6, prompting an intensive search across Kampala and Mukono. Ms. Kamuganga explained that her daughter had just completed a one-week…
Victoria University has shifted its focus toward the next decade of development, bringing together its leadership, staff, and invited partners at Speke Resort Munyonyo for an event that balanced reflection with new ambition. During the gathering, the university unveiled its refreshed strategic roadmap for the coming years—a plan outlining how it aims to enhance its academic model, enlarge its physical presence, and strengthen its contribution within Uganda’s higher education sector. The ceremony also included the installation of the university’s first tribunal, though the main emphasis remained on the institution’s long-term vision and the priorities that will guide its progress. The…
Police in Kampala Metropolitan East and North are investigating two unsettling occurrences that have sparked concern among residents: the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl and the recovery of a decomposed body in Kyampisi Subcounty. Authorities have appealed for calm as investigations progress. The missing child, identified as Aneza Merisa, was reported to Wandegeya Police Station on November 6, 2025, by her mother, Kamuganga Sarah. Officers say circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and a search operation is underway to locate her. In a separate development, villagers in Namulaba, Kyampisi Subcounty, discovered a badly decomposed body on November 10, 2025, lying…
A light aircraft crashed in Kenya’s coastal Kwale County early while en route from Diani to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, killing all onboard.The aircraft, operated by Mombasa Air Safari, was carrying eight Hungarian tourists, two German tourists and the Kenyan pilot, the airline said. The crash occurred in a hilly and forested area about 40 km from Diani airstrip. Initial reports indicate the crash happened at around 08:35 local time, though some county officials cited 05:30 a.m. as the time of the incident. Heavy rains were reported in the region at the time. Rescue teams arrived to find a charred…
