Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
KATAMA COPRIAN
Katama Coprian is a journalist and author at Impalaa Updates, specializing in business, politics, and breaking news. Known for his clear reporting and eye for detail, he keeps readers updated on the stories shaping Uganda today. He is based in Kampala.
Kingdom Kampala Phase Two is poised to expand one of Kampala’s notable commercial developments with the construction of a 21-storey mixed-use tower, as demand for modern office, residential and hospitality facilities continues to influence the city’s property sector. The project, being developed by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia through the Ruparelia Group, is expected to add a new dimension to the existing Kingdom Kampala complex. The planned development will combine premium office space, hotel accommodation, serviced apartments, retail facilities and leisure amenities within a single integrated destination. The project comes amid a broader change in Kampala’s urban landscape. Across the city,…
The Ruparelia Group has completed One Ten Apartments, a new high-end residential development along Prince Charles Drive in Kololo, adding another premium property to Kampala’s upscale housing market. Now fully finished, the project expands the group’s growing collection of residential and commercial developments situated in some of Kampala’s most desirable areas. Sitting atop Kololo Hill, One Ten Apartments features two high-rise residential towers built in a distinctive U-shaped layout. The design gives residents sweeping views of Kampala’s greenery while keeping them close to the city’s business, diplomatic, and commercial hubs. Built for Upscale City Living The project’s completion arrives at…
Uganda’s ambitions to strengthen its position as a destination for major international conferences have received a significant boost after Speke Resort Munyonyo was recognised as the World’s Best Luxury Convention Resort at the 2026 LUXE Global Awards. The international accolade places the Kampala-based property among the world’s recognised luxury destinations for business events and further strengthens Uganda’s profile in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector. Owned by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Speke Resort Munyonyo has established itself as an important venue for international conferences and high-level gatherings by bringing together meeting facilities, accommodation, restaurants and other hospitality…
In a profit warning released to the Uganda Securities Exchange on July 30, the lender said its unaudited results for the six months ending June 30, 2026, are likely to show a loss compared to the corresponding period in 2025. According to the bank, the decline is largely the result of substantial legal expenses incurred while defending proceedings before the High Court in England. The lawsuit was brought by Crane Bank Limited together with several former shareholders, including Sudhir Ruparelia, his wife Jyotsna Ruparelia, and other members of the Ruparelia family. At the heart of the dispute are the events…
GoldStar Insurance Company Limited celebrated 30 years in business by planting 150 trees at Kira Primary School in Wakiso District, underscoring its ongoing dedication to environmental protection and community welfare. Held on July 17, the tree-planting event was carried out alongside My Tree Initiative Uganda and five Rotary Clubs, namely Namugongo, Bukerere, Bweyogerere Central, Kyambogo and Kira. The activity forms part of GoldStar’s 30th-anniversary festivities, themed “30 Years. One Promise.” Staff from GoldStar joined environmental specialists, Rotary members and schoolchildren to establish a combination of productive fruit trees and native shade-giving species on the school grounds. Fruit varieties included avocado,…
Ugandan billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has once again emphasized that private enterprise must play a leading role in advancing regional economic integration. This came as he welcomed a senior delegation from Heritage Times Africa, ahead of the upcoming East African Trade and Digital Summit that Uganda is preparing to host later this year. The visiting team, headed by Heritage Times Africa’s Chairman and CEO, Moses Siloko Siasia, sat down with Dr. Ruparelia to explore Uganda’s current investment climate, new prospects within the oil and gas sector, and ways to boost trade and investment ties across the East African Community (EAC).…
A video of a female secondary school teacher energetically dancing in front of her students has sparked widespread reactions across Ugandan social media, with many users divided over whether her actions were harmless entertainment or unprofessional conduct.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. The now-viral clip, which has been circulating on TikTok, Facebook and X, shows the teacher dressed in what appears to be a school staff uniform while dancing at the front of a classroom as excited students cheer and record videos using their phones. In the footage, several male students can be heard shouting and laughing as the teacher performs dance…
A viral video has captured a dramatic and shocking moment in the jungle where a tourist came face-to-face with a large gorilla during what was meant to be a normal wildlife experience. In the footage circulating online, the tourist is seen in a forested area when the gorilla suddenly runs directly toward her. The unexpected movement immediately caused panic, with the situation appearing dangerous at first glance. However, what followed surprised many viewers. Instead of attacking, the gorilla’s behavior took an unexpected turn, acting in a calm and unusual manner that left the tourist visibly stunned. The incident has sparked…
Nine people, including the driver of a minibus, were killed and 13 others injured after the vehicle collided with a truck in Musambira Sector, Kamonyi District, on Sunday, July 19. The accident occurred at around 11am while the minibus was travelling from Kigali to Muhanga.Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn According to Rwanda National Police (RNP), preliminary investigations indicate that the minibus driver attempted to overtake another vehicle without ensuring the road ahead was clear, leading to a collision with an oncoming truck. A total of 22 people were on board the minibus. Thirteen survivors sustained injuries and were…
A wave of fresh sorrow has swept through Uganda after a grieving father who lost all four of his children in a horrific school bus accident reportedly died, unable to overcome the unimaginable pain of their deaths. The heartbreaking tragedy has left an entire community in mourning, turning an already devastating accident into an even more painful story of love, loss, and unimaginable grief. The fatal crash occurred as pupils were returning from an educational trip when the school bus they were travelling in reportedly lost control, veered off the road, and plunged into a dangerous area. The horrific accident…
