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.
Kyotera District, Uganda – Residents of Kyotera are reeling from shock after a retired Police Constable, Lubega Francis, was caught red-handed stealing matooke (bananas) from a neighbor’s garden—an act that has stunned a community that once respected him as a law enforcer. The victim, Ssebabuga Bernard, had long suspected someone was stealing from his plantation. After several incidents, he decided to report the matter to the local police. What followed was a dramatic twist that no one saw coming. Under the direction of the Officer in Charge of Criminal Investigations (OC CID), a police dog named Tracker was deployed to…
Police in Kibaale, western Uganda, have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering his wife during a dispute over a Shs 100,000 loan. The suspect, Andrew Ndyayambegye, a resident of Kanoga-Kitooma village in Matale sub-county, is accused of attacking his wife, 47-year-old Beatrace Kaitesi, after she allegedly took a loan from a local village savings group in his name without his consent. According to police, Ndyayambegye allegedly struck Kaitesi repeatedly on the head and face with a hand hoe, causing severe injuries. Kaitesi was initially taken to a nearby clinic but was later referred to Mubende hospital for more advanced…
Uganda’s luxury tourism industry is preparing to welcome a new destination as Paradise Island Resort, a private island development backed by businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, prepares to open its doors to guests on December 1. Located on a 19-acre island on Lake Victoria, the resort is designed to offer visitors a secluded holiday experience while expanding the range of high-end accommodation available in the country. Dr Ruparelia, chairman of the Ruparelia Group, says the development represents another step in strengthening Uganda’s hospitality industry and attracting international visitors. He has described the project as a new chapter in the country’s luxury…
A video circulating widely across social media has ignited intense public discussion after a woman, whom online users have identified as a school principal, made emotional remarks during what appears to be a live broadcast. The clip, which has spread rapidly across multiple platforms, has generated thousands of reactions, with many viewers expressing shock, confusion and concern over the claims being shared online. In the footage, the woman appears to apologize and asks members of the public for forgiveness. Social media posts accompanying the video allege that she confessed to infecting hundreds of students with HIV and requested to be…
Police in Mpigi District have recovered 163 national identity cards and 10 photocopies from money lenders operating in Buwama Town Council following complaints from residents.The IDs were recovered during an operation conducted by Buwama Police targeting money lenders accused of illegally confiscating borrowers’ original national identity cards as collateral for small loans. Residents said they sought police intervention after being denied access to several government poverty alleviation programmes and other opportunities that require possession of a national ID. According to the residents, some money lenders exploit financially vulnerable borrowers by offering small loans under harsh conditions, including demanding original national…
Kampala’s growing collection of modern commercial buildings and hospitality facilities has drawn recognition from Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Minister Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, who has pointed to businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia’s investments as part of the transformation of the capital. Kabanda made the remarks during the 2026 Diwali Food Festival at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where she highlighted the contribution of private investors to the development of modern infrastructure and the expansion of Kampala’s business and tourism sectors. She singled out several developments associated with the Ruparelia Group, including Kingdom Kampala, Crane Chambers, Kampala Speke Hotel and Speke Resort Munyonyo,…
Police in Budaka District have kicked off investigations into the mysterious death of Nagi Mohammed, 38, whose lifeless body was discovered early Wednesday morning, sparking tension among residents. According to reports, Nagi, a resident of Nyanza South village, reportedly received a phone call on Tuesday evening from an unknown person directing him to meet at Mailo 5 trading centre. He left home around 8:00 PM but never returned. The following day, his body was found lying unresponsive. A homicide team led by District CID Officer D/SP Kwebiiha Sarapio, accompanied by the canine unit and Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO), examined…
The tragic death of a 28-year-old woman, believed to have been engaged in sex work, has once again cast a spotlight on the harsh and often dangerous conditions faced by women working in Uganda’s informal economy. Her body was found hidden under a bed at Eden Guest House in Arua City on the night of June 15, 2025. Police later arrested an 18-year-old man—identified as a conductor from Ezova in Driwala Ward—who was found inside the same room where the woman lay lifeless. According to the West Nile Region Police Spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Collins Asea, the woman had lived…
Families and holidaymakers looking for a destination to celebrate Christmas and welcome 2027 will have a range of activities to choose from at Speke Resort Munyonyo, which has announced a special festive season programme running from December 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027. The holiday package, branded The Grand Festive Getaway, will bring together accommodation, themed meals, live entertainment and children’s activities, with special celebrations planned for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Located along the shores of Lake Victoria, the resort is positioning the programme as an opportunity for guests to enjoy the festive…
A horrific domestic dispute in Kibibi, Butambala District, ended in a double tragedy on Wednesday evening after a man hacked his 70-year-old father to death over sukuma wiki, only to be lynched by a furious mob hours later.According to police, the deceased elderly man, identified as Milton Abednego, got into a heated argument with his 39-year-old son after discovering that he had plucked sukuma wiki (collard greens) from a nearby garden he had personally cultivated. What began as a verbal exchange quickly spiraled into a deadly confrontation.Eyewitnesses said the young man, enraged by his father’s scolding, picked up a panga…
