Author: Katama Coprian
Uganda’s economy in 2025 is gaining significant momentum, and much of this progress can be attributed to the strategic investments and leadership of the nation’s top business figures. Among them, Sudhir Ruparelia stands out as a key driver whose ventures across multiple sectors have contributed substantially to national growth. While government policies and macroeconomic planning shape the country’s economic framework, the role of private investors and industrialists is equally crucial. Sudhir Ruparelia, alongside other leading entrepreneurs, has invested heavily in real estate, hospitality, finance, and insurance, generating employment, stimulating commerce, and boosting revenue across Uganda. His developments from premium office…
A scandal has rocked a local university community after a 22-year-old student was caught in a secret affair with his best friend’s 45-year-old mother—exposed through supernatural intervention. The shocking betrayal unraveled when the victimized son, suspicious of their closeness, enlisted the help of Mugwenu Doctors, renowned for revealing hidden truths through powerful spells. The Forbidden Affair The student, described as charming and popular, had reportedly been involved in a months-long clandestine relationship with his closest friend’s mother. Their encounters, hidden “behind closed doors,” betrayed not only the son’s trust but also shattered familial and social expectations. The Supernatural Sting Desperate…
Sometimes, our bodies speak to us in whispers before they scream. When it comes to HIV, early detection can save your life not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. Many people ignore the early signs because they seem so ordinary. But if you begin to notice the following symptoms in your body, it’s wise to stop assuming and go for a proper HIV test. It’s not about fear it’s about taking control of your health. 1. Constant Fatigue: We all get tired, yes. But if you find yourself constantly drained even after resting, or your energy levels drop for…
Uganda’s sugar industry is once again at the centre of a heated national debate following plans to officially open CN Sugar Factory in Namayingo District on Tuesday by President Yoweri Museveni, an establishment that has emerged amid serious legal, regulatory and policy controversies. At the heart of the dispute is whether political leaders, including the President and the Prime Minister, can be drawn into legitimizing an investment that some sugar players say was conceived, constructed and operationalized outside the law. The controversy has reignited long-standing tensions between established players, new entrants and regulators in an industry that is strictly controlled…
Police in Nwoya District have recovered an SMG rifle believed to have been used to terrorize residents in the area, following a community-led operation that began with the interception of a suspected stolen vehicleAccording to police, the operation was carried out in Paminyai Subcounty after intelligence was gathered from informants in Nyamukino and Gotapwoyo villages. The information pointed to a suspicious white Ipsum vehicle, registration number UAP 032E, allegedly transporting 11 stolen goats. Alert residents intercepted the vehicle before police arrived at the scene and arrested the driver, identified as Omony Dicken, a 28-year-old broker from Pece-Laroo Division in Gulu…
A suspect arrested in eastern Uganda has confessed to the ritual murder of a teenage student and claimed responsibility for the killings of dozens of other girls before being granted bail, raising serious questions about judicial processes and public safety The suspect, identified as Fahad Kiranda (27), was arrested in Mayuge District in December 2025 for the alleged defilement and murder of Sumaya Binti Edrisa, a 15-year-old Senior Two student. Police allege that on March 23, 2025, Kiranda checked into a lodge in Mbale City and later called the receptionist using the victim’s phone, instructing him to check the room where her…
Amuriat Pascal Etobait, the Democratic Front (DF) candidate for Soroti City East MP and party deputy president Eastern region, made a strong showing at the MP debate at Rhino Camp Hotel yesterday. He joined fellow aspirants to discuss pressing issues facing Soroti City East, like healthcare, education, and economic development. Amuriat laid out his plans for the city, making several promises to the people of Soroti if elected. He highlighted his commitment to address the challenges facing the constituency, focusing on tangible solutions and community-driven initiatives. The debate was an opportunity for him to showcase his vision and leadership qualities…
Mbale, Uganda — Authorities in the Elgon Region have confirmed the dramatic arrest of a male student from Manafwa District who was caught attempting to flee into Kenya after allegedly participating in the brutal killing of a woman in Busajabwankuba Cell, Namunsi Ward, on June 12. According to Elgon Region Police spokesperson Rogers Taitika, the suspect is currently in custody and assisting investigators with crucial leads into the heinous attack that left the community reeling with fear and anger. “The suspect was taken into custody following intensive investigations and remains under police detention as inquiries continue,” Mr. Taitika said in…
Family members, friends, and online followers have been left in deep shock and sorrow after the sudden death of businesswoman Monica Karungi and her two young sons.Karungi, known on TikTok as Monie Wigs (Monie848), had built a steady following through her work in ladies’ hair and wigs. Many admired her as a hardworking single mother and entrepreneur. According to early reports from people close to the family, the circumstances surrounding the tragedy are still under investigation although initial reports suggest that she poisoned herself and her two sons to death. Some community members have alleged that Monica may have been…
Police in Rukiga District have confirmed the identities of those who lost their lives in a tragic road crash involving a Trinity Bus, registration number RAT 597K, along the Mbarara–Kabale highway. Authorities identified the deceased as Lubwama John Herbert, 26, a resident of Kanyanya Village in Kawempe Division, Wakiso District; Habineza Alfred, 30, a Rwandan national who worked as a bus conductor; and Gadaffi, also a Rwandan national and bus conductor. Police further named Habiyaremye Ananias, 44, the bus driver from Rwamagana District in Rwanda, as another victim. Three adult female passengers also died in the accident, although their identities…
