Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
Operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command have arrested four people, including a groom rape, and sexual assault in the state. According to reports, the groom, a 20-year-old man identified as Auwal Abdulwahab committed the crime alongside his three friends. The incident happened , at about 10pm in Tungo village, Albasu District in Sule Tankarkar local Government. Confirming the incident, the Spokesman of the command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam said the assault occurred within days after the wedding. Read also: Police arrest suspects over rape, murder of 18-year-old girl Discover more grain water Gaza He said, “The groom is alleged…
Kasese District, Uganda – A manhunt is underway for a local witch doctor accused of defiling two sisters, aged 13 and 15, after manipulating them through a series of deceptive spiritual rituals. The shocking incident has rocked the rural community, with residents calling for swift justice. The suspect, whose name police have withheld to avoid compromising the investigation, reportedly convinced the girls’ family that the children were suffering from a dangerous ancestral curse that could only be removed through “sacred cleansing.” According to investigators, the self-proclaimed healer requested to perform the rituals in isolation, insisting that only he could “purge…
A grim scene unfolded at a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) barracks after a soldier fatally shot himself following a heated altercation with a colleague over a romantic relationship. The tragic incident occurred on Monday afternoon at a UPDF detachment in one of the barracks in Eastern Uganda. According to preliminary reports from military sources, the soldier, whose identity has been withheld pending family notification, got into a violent argument with a fellow officer over a woman believed to be romantically involved with both men. Witnesses say the verbal confrontation quickly escalated, drawing attention from other soldiers within the detachment.…
Mbarara – Police in Mbarara City are investigating the circumstances under which an unidentified man was killed and his body dumped in a sewage pond. The incident occurred in Kijungu Market Cell, Nyamityobora Ward, in Mbarara City South Division, where the body of a man was discovered on May 23, 2025, at around 9:00 a.m., lying in a sewage pond with visible wounds from cuts and beatings. Mr. Moses Ssemakula, a resident of Kijungu Market Cell, said three children who were playing near the sewage ponds came running in fear and informed them about the dead body they had seen.…
The Ruparelia Foundation will host a three-day Free Eye Health Camp at Bukedea Teaching Hospital from March 27 to 29, 2026. The initiative is being organized in collaboration with Mulago National Referral Hospital and C-Care as a tribute to the late Rajiv Ruparelia and his lasting commitment to serving the community. This outreach aims to make quality eye care more accessible to people living in Eastern and Northern Uganda. Experienced medical professionals will provide free eye examinations, cataract assessments, reading glasses, and spectacles for children. Patients diagnosed with cataracts may also receive surgery where necessary. The camp is open to…
Recent market updates ranking Sudhir Ruparelia among the leading individual investors on the Uganda Securities Exchange have once again sparked discussion about the scale and thinking behind his expanding financial influence. Already well known for major interests in real estate, hospitality, education, and insurance, the new figures reinforce a pattern that has defined his journey in business: when others pause to protect what they have, he focuses on expanding and strengthening his assets. From busy city arcades to luxury residences and high-end office spaces, Ruparelia has earned the nickname Kampala’s Premier Landlord. Yet behind that title lies a quieter philosophy…
Ugandan billionaire and property investor Sudhir Ruparelia has revealed an ambitious plan to redevelop Kabira Country Club in Bukoto, marking the beginning of a major transformation for one of the city’s most recognized leisure and hospitality venues. The chairman of Ruparelia Group shared digital architectural concepts illustrating how the property will appear after the upgrade. The images show a modern complex featuring high-rise towers surrounded by landscaped green spaces. This design represents a significant departure from the club’s existing low-rise structures, introducing a more contemporary and luxurious urban style. Glass-fronted buildings, spacious balconies and carefully planned outdoor areas are expected…
A local health facility has launched an internal investigation following allegations of serious misconduct involving a nurse and a patient. According to preliminary reports, the allegations suggest that inappropriate relations may have occurred between a healthcare worker and a patient under their care. Hospital management confirmed that the matter was reported last week and has since been handed over to relevant authorities for further review. “This is a very sensitive case,” a hospital spokesperson said. “We are committed to upholding professional ethics and ensuring the safety and dignity of all our patients.” Medical ethics experts explain that relationships between healthcare…
When Andrew Mwenda remarked that “when Sudhir Ruparelia owned a bank, I owned it too, and when he lost the bank, I lost it as well,” many people online treated the comment like a joke. Yet the statement carried a deeper message that deserved more serious thought. What Mwenda meant was that Crane Bank represented more than just the private business of Sudhir Ruparelia. It was a Ugandan institution. It had been established by a Ugandan entrepreneur, staffed largely by Ugandans, and served citizens across the country while keeping financial activity within the national economy. When Mwenda said he also…
Kampala — A dramatic and emotionally charged case has emerged from Kampala’s rental market. A tenant claims he discovered his landlord and his wife together, and alleges the landlord has threatened to evict him if he goes public. The incident highlights the complex power-dynamics between landlords and tenants in Uganda. According to the tenant, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, he let out a house in an up-and-coming neighbourhood to a landlord he trusted. Recently, he returned unexpectedly and found the landlord in an intimate situation with his wife. The tenant says the landlord immediately recognised him,…
