Author: Katama Coprian
Ugandan billionaire and entrepreneur Sudhir Ruparelia has stated that his main motivation for continuing to invest is not to build personal wealth but to create jobs for Ugandans. During an interview on RadioWalla, he explained that job creation has always been the focus of his business strategy. This remains true even after establishing one of the largest private business empires in the country. When asked why he keeps expanding his investments despite his financial success, Sudhir emphasized that generating jobs is his biggest goal. “My main motive is to create jobs. Society out there needs jobs,” he said. His comments…
A football celebration in Kampala turned deadly on Saturday evening after an argument between rival fans reportedly ended in murder following Arsenal’s Premier League title victory. According to police, the incident happened on May 24 at around 6:30 p.m. in Bakuli, a suburb within Kampala Central Division. The deceased, identified only as Denis, was a 34-year-old boda boda rider and a known Arsenal supporter. Police say Denis allegedly got into a heated argument with a man identified as Musiramu, who is said to be a Manchester United fan, as Arsenal supporters across Uganda celebrated the club’s 2025/26 Premier League triumph…
A burial ceremony was thrown into chaos after a priest conducting the service fainted and fell directly into the open grave, landing on top of the coffin in a shocking incident that has since gone viral on social media. The incident, which was captured on video, shows the priest standing at the edge of the grave while holding onto a fellow priest and a mourner beside him as the burial rites were underway. Without warning, he lost his grip and tumbled into the grave before anyone could stop him. A fellow priest reached out in a desperate attempt to catch…
Ugandan business leader Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia recently shared details about his early entrepreneurial journey. He revealed that his first ventures involved trading salt and beer before he built one of East Africa’s largest and most diverse business empires. During a live interview on the Saturday Walla Show at Next Media Park, Ruparelia reflected on the experiences that helped him transition from a small-scale trader to one of Uganda’s leading investors. The interview, which aired on Radio Walla and streamed on AfroMobile, drew significant public interest. Many listeners tuned in to hear his views on entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic development. Ruparelia…
A viral TikTok confession has sparked massive online reactions after a young Nigerian man openly admitted to a shocking situation involving three tenants in his father’s compound.In the video, the man who chose to remain anonymous while speaking to a content creator, revealed that he was romantically involved with the daughters of three different tenants at the same time. According to him, none of the young women knew about the others, and the relationships continued for a while before things took an unexpected turn. He claimed that each of the relationships developed quickly, and before long, all three girls became…
Ugandan entrepreneur and investor Sudhir Ruparelia has encouraged citizens to get ready for the economic opportunities expected as Uganda approaches commercial oil production and anticipates stronger growth in the coming years. During a visit to Next Media on Saturday, where he appeared on the Radio Walla program, Sudhir stated that the country is close to a significant economic shift. He urged individuals and businesses to prepare to take advantage of new opportunities through investment, innovation, and planning. With over four decades of business experience, the billionaire shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey and discussed the principles that have guided his…
A Kenyan Catholic congregation has reportedly dismissed its member weeks after she made a controversial post on Facebook.Reverend Sister Shako Annastasia previously called out priests against preying on reverend sisters or using them as their wives. In the long post, which went viral, Annastacia narrated the struggles and mistreatment of religious sisters in the Church. She confronted the harmful assumptions that they are subservient to priests or serve as their companions in ways that compromise their dignity. “Religious sisters are not priests’ wives or bedmates. Religious sisters are not ornaments in habits. We are not commodities for priests to use…
Ugandan entrepreneur and property investor Sudhir Ruparelia, along with his company Meera Investments Limited, has won an important legal case in the Commercial Division of the High Court. This victory comes after a long dispute over delays in expanding Kabira Country Club Service Apartments. The court found architectural consultancy FBW (U) Limited, along with two of its senior architects, guilty of breaking both contractual and professional obligations. This ruling ends a disagreement that had delayed the multi-billion-shilling development for several years. This decision is a significant win for Meera Investments. They argued that the consultants did not provide key technical…
The ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease following the death of a 59-year-old Congolese national who had been admitted to Kibuli Muslim hospital in Kampala.According to a statement issued by the ministry on Friday evening, the patient was admitted on May 11 after presenting symptoms including respiratory distress, fever, epigastric pain, nausea and difficulty passing urine.Health officials said the patient’s condition later deteriorated while in the intensive care unit, where he reportedly developed bleeding symptoms before dying on May 14. The ministry further revealed that the deceased’s body was transported back to the Democratic Republic of…
Security agencies on Saturday conducted a search operation at the residence of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption, illicit enrichment, and money laundering. The operation, led by officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), involved personnel from the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and the Police Forensics Department. Security deployment around the residence reportedly intensified from mid-afternoon, with multiple patrol vehicles and armed officers stationed at the premises. Investigators are said to be gathering evidence linked to allegations surrounding Among’s financial dealings and accumulated wealth. Authorities had not…
