Author: Katama Coprian

Sudhir Ruparelia has spoken about the scale of his business empire in Uganda, including its contribution to employment, tax revenue, and overall economic development, while also defending the role of entrepreneurs of Asian descent in supporting national growth. He made the remarks during an in-depth conversation at Crane Chambers, where he reflected on how his investments across multiple sectors continue to create jobs, generate government revenue, and support industrial expansion in the country. Ruparelia explained that his companies collectively provide employment to over 10,000 people, arguing that private sector investment expands job opportunities rather than limiting them, especially when businesses…

Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has reflected on his family’s deep-rooted history in Uganda, recalling his childhood in Kasese, where he grew up surrounded by wildlife, and the circumstances that forced his family to leave the country during the 1972 expulsion of Asians. Speaking during a conversation with Pan African Pyramid’s Andrew Irumba Katusabe at Crane Chambers, Ruparelia shared memories of his family’s more than 100-year connection to East Africa, describing himself as a fourth-generation Ugandan. He explained that his great-grandfather first arrived in Mombasa in 1897 before the family eventually settled in Uganda. His father was born in Kampala in…

Police in Ntungamo District have arrested a police officer for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a businesswoman in Bwongyera Subcounty. The officer, identified as No. 53376 CPL Agaba Samuel, aged 40, is attached to Bwongyera Police Station. He was found in possession of a stolen TECNO POP 5 phone belonging to Kembabazi Justine, a businesswoman and resident of Kaina, Bwongyera. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at around 3:00 PM, when CPL Agaba allegedly took the phone. Upon suspicion, residents of the area pursued him and assaulted him before he was rescued by the…

A man was found dead inside his vehicle on Friday afternoon after becoming unresponsive while caught in a traffic jam in Kampala. The incident occurred near La Grand Hotel, where the driver, who was reportedly alone in a Toyota Mark X ( UBE 261F), failed to respond as traffic built up around him.Eyewitnesses said fellow motorists grew concerned after noticing the vehicle remained stationary for an unusual period. Attempts by members of the public to offer assistance were unsuccessful, as the car doors were locked, limiting immediate access to the occupant. The cause of death had not been officially established…

Even though he passed away at just 35, Rajiv Ruparelia is still widely remembered as one of Uganda’s standout young business figures, someone whose ambition and leadership helped steer parts of the Ruparelia Group and left a clear mark on the country’s corporate world. During a conversation at Crane Chambers between Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia and Pan African Pyramid speaker Andrew Irumba Katusabe, Sudhir spoke about his son with deep emotion and pride, saying he managed to accomplish a remarkable amount within a very short life. “Rajiv lived a very impactful life,” he said. “He died at 35. Very…

A baby chimpanzee at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been named “RR” in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, recognizing his lasting contribution to wildlife conservation, environmental stewardship, and community development in Uganda. The naming ceremony was held on Saturday at the sanctuary on Lake Victoria and attracted members of the Ruparelia family, conservation organizations, development partners, and representatives from the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and the Jane Goodall Institute. The young male chimpanzee, born on November 29, 2025, was officially given the name RR as a tribute to Rajiv Ruparelia’s commitment to…

Panic and grief gripped Rwengiri Primary School in Kyengando Parish, Kigarama Sub-county, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 20, after lightning struck a classroom during a heavy downpour, killing two pupils and leaving 15 others hospitalized. The tragic incident occurred at around 3:00 PM while pupils were attending lessons with their teachers during a rainstorm that lasted nearly three hours. The deceased have been identified as Isabellah Kemigisha, a Primary Three pupil, and Benson Beinomugisha, a Primary One pupil. Fifteen other pupils sustained injuries and are currently admitted to Bushenyi Medical Centre (BIM) Hospital in Kabwohe Town, Sheema Municipality. The…

Kitgum, Uganda – Tension gripped residents of Kitgum District on Monday evening after a man was brutally killed by an irate mob over allegations of stealing a solar panel. The victim, whose identity has not yet been officially released, was reportedly caught red-handed attempting to remove a solar panel from a home in Pudik Village, Labongo Amida Sub-county. According to eyewitnesses, local residents quickly gathered and confronted the suspected thief before administering mob justice. Despite pleas from some community members to hand the man over to authorities, the enraged crowd beat him severely, resulting in his death at the scene.…

In Kenya, a heartbreaking story has left many in shock after a married woman named Paulina lost her life in a guest house while with another man. Paulina, a mother of three, had secretly left her home late in the night, leaving her husband and children behind. What was supposed to be a hidden meeting ended in tragedy that has now shaken two families. Her husband, who works as an okada rider, returned home that night to find his children alone, hungry, and waiting for their mother. Confused and worried, he tried calling Paulina, but her phone had already been…

Tensions are high in Maziba sub-county after angry parents set fire to the home of Monday Expedito, a teacher at Maziba Mixed Primary School, on Tuesday. The parents blame him for strange incidents at the school, which they believe involve evil spirits attacking students. The school was closed by district officials last week due to repeated cases of students falling ill in unusual ways. Parents report that children suffer severe headaches, act strangely, vomit, bang their heads against walls, and some even shout Monday’s name. These symptoms only occur at school and stop when students return home. Frustrated by the…