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.
Travellers looking for a private island escape on Lake Victoria will soon have a new destination to explore as the Ruparelia Group prepares to open Paradise Island Resort on December 1. Located on a 19-acre island, the luxury retreat is designed to offer guests a combination of waterfront accommodation, outdoor recreation, dining and wellness experiences, with the added appeal of being accessible only by boat. The development, which began construction on May 1, 2021, has been led by Sheena Ruparelia, daughter of Ruparelia Group chairman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. It is located approximately 20 minutes by speedboat from Speke Resort Munyonyo…
In a stunning turn of events that has left many questioning the boundaries of faith and reality, a charismatic pastor has reportedly performed a miracle that defies human understanding—resurrecting people declared clinically dead during a live church service. The incident occurred over the weekend at a packed crusade in [Location], where Pastor Elijah Mwakazi of the Heaven’s Fire Revival Centre was leading a high-energy healing and deliverance session. Eyewitnesses say the atmosphere shifted dramatically when distraught family members brought in the lifeless body of a young man who had allegedly collapsed and died earlier that day. As the congregation watched…
Tragedy has struck in Saudi Arabia after a Ugandan woman lost her life in a fatal fall while allegedly attempting to evade immigration officials. According to reports, the yet-to-be-identified woman fell from a building during a frantic attempt to escape authorities who were conducting an immigration operation in the area. Witnesses say she tried to flee after spotting the officials but tragically slipped and fell to her death. The incident has sparked grief among the Ugandan migrant community in Saudi Arabia, many of whom face daily struggles with harsh working conditions, immigration crackdowns, and limited legal protection. Ugandan community leaders…
A Ugandan woman identified as Sonia has sadly passed away just five days after returning to Kampala, following four years of working abroad as a kadama (domestic worker).According to unconfirmed reports, Sonia’s death is suspected to have been the result of poisoning. It is alleged that the very person she entrusted with her hard-earned salary during her years of service abroad may have been behind the act. Sources claim that this individual picked her up from Entebbe International Airport upon her arrival. On their way, they reportedly stopped at a restaurant in Entebbe, not knowing it could have been part…
A heartbreaking tragedy has rocked a quiet Ugandan village after a young Kadama (domestic worker) returned home from the Middle East only to find her life savings squandered — and was later discovered dead under mysterious circumstances. The 26-year-old, identified as Aisha (not real name), had spent over three years working in Saudi Arabia as a housemaid. According to sources close to the family, Aisha regularly sent money back home to her parents, entrusting them to save and invest it wisely for her future. Her dream was to start a boutique business and build a better life upon her return.…
Life inside Luzira Prison, Uganda’s most well-known correctional facility, is a far cry from the outside world. For many inmates, every day is a battle — not just for freedom, but for dignity, survival, and hope. Located on the outskirts of Kampala, Luzira is home to thousands of prisoners, ranging from petty offenders to those serving life sentences. The prison is divided into different sections, with men, women, and death row inmates kept in separate wings. Overcrowding is a constant challenge, with cells built for a handful of prisoners often crammed with more than triple the intended number. A typical…
Robert Musonye, a resident of Malaba town Council in Tororo District had to be consoled by neighbors after he broke down into tears, lamenting and cursing the forefathers for not blessing him with a child. Robert wanted nothing more, saying that it is literally his last wish before he goes six feet under. According to him, he is cursed, as despite years of trying with his wife Nanjala, no new faces have joined his family of two. “I am asking for help. Anyone who is ready, help me get my wife pregnant, the child or children I will raise. I…
By Katama Coprian | Journalist and Pan-Africanist I have always believed that Africa’s development story must be told differently. Too often, we measure our progress by what governments announce, what politicians promise and what international institutions say about our economies. Yet, sometimes, we overlook another important group of people shaping our continent: the entrepreneurs who invest, build institutions, create employment and take risks in the countries they call home. As a Ugandan journalist and Pan-Africanist, I believe it is time we paid closer attention to the role of African private-sector builders in our national development. One individual whose journey deserves…
A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 people on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) has said. Officials have sent a team to the crash site for investigations but initial reports have suggested the aircraft may have come down “due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility”, the SSCAA added in a statement. The plane crashed about 20km (12 miles) south-west of the capital, Juba, on Thursday morning. It had taken off from Yei at 09:15 local time ( 07:15 GMT) and the authorities lost contact about 30 minutes into the journey to the…
Social media is often a place for fun and information exchange. And some of the posts attract much more attention than others. From texts, photos and videos that unite people to others that stir debate, social media simply have us hooked. In this edition of social media buzz, The Pearl Times looks at the debate that popular TikToker and influencer Aine Bintu’s leaked — or rather released — video has stirred.First, The Kamunye has tracked the origin of Aine Bintu video from a conversation in which a social media user asked followers if they could share photos of themselves in…
