Author: KATAMA COPRIAN

This December, the Ruparelia Foundation will brighten the Christmas season with acts of compassion as it launches a series of outreach activities in memory of Rajiv Ruparelia, whose kindness and humanitarian spirit impacted many lives. Under a theme centered on sharing the joy of Christmas with the less fortunate, the Foundation has organized multiple charity visits to orphanages and vulnerable communities around Kampala. The initiative is inspired by Rajiv’s generous character one defined by boundless empathy that reached across all backgrounds and circumstances. For those who knew him, giving was not merely an activity but a natural part of who…

Uganda’s renowned billionaire and business tycoon, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has opened up about his modest upbringing and the key lessons that guided his path to success. In a reflective video shared on his official social media pages, he revisited his early life in the United Kingdom and the values of discipline, hard work, and persistence that shaped his journey. Dr. Ruparelia narrated how, at only twenty years old, he was able to save enough to place a deposit on his first house while living in England. “When I turned 20, I had saved about five to six thousand pounds, which…

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia stands out as one of Uganda’s most remarkable figures. He is a self-made billionaire, a generous philanthropist, and a patriot whose work has shaped the nation’s economic growth. His achievements have created jobs, improved livelihoods, and strengthened Uganda’s development. He deserves recognition not only for his wealth, but for his unwavering commitment to building a better Uganda. After returning from the United Kingdom in the early 1980s with very little money, Dr. Sudhir began his journey by opening a small money exchange business. From that modest start, he grew what is now the Ruparelia Group one of…

Uganda – Authorities in Busoga North Region have launched a thorough investigation into a suspected food poisoning incident that claimed the life of a 10-year-old pupil and left eight others hospitalized in Luuka District. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred between November 14 and 15, 2025, at Telik Junior School. A Primary Two pupil allegedly shared food brought from home with classmates, after which several children began suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Teachers quickly rushed the affected pupils to Kiyunga Health Centre IV for emergency medical attention. One of the pupils, Namugogo Sharifah, aged 10, tragically passed away…

Kyampisi, Uganda – A week-long search for a Senior Two student of Naalya Secondary School in Lugazi, Buikwe District, ended in tragedy after her body was discovered in a swamp in Mukono District. Authorities are treating the case as suspected murder. The 15-year-old student, identified as Merisa Aneza, went missing on November 4 after leaving her mother’s home in Makerere Kikoni, Kampala, to return to school. Her mother, Sarah Kamuganga, reported her disappearance to Kikoni B Police Station on November 6, prompting an intensive search across Kampala and Mukono. Ms. Kamuganga explained that her daughter had just completed a one-week…

Victoria University has shifted its focus toward the next decade of development, bringing together its leadership, staff, and invited partners at Speke Resort Munyonyo for an event that balanced reflection with new ambition. During the gathering, the university unveiled its refreshed strategic roadmap for the coming years—a plan outlining how it aims to enhance its academic model, enlarge its physical presence, and strengthen its contribution within Uganda’s higher education sector. The ceremony also included the installation of the university’s first tribunal, though the main emphasis remained on the institution’s long-term vision and the priorities that will guide its progress. The…

Police in Kampala Metropolitan East and North are investigating two unsettling occurrences that have sparked concern among residents: the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl and the recovery of a decomposed body in Kyampisi Subcounty. Authorities have appealed for calm as investigations progress. The missing child, identified as Aneza Merisa, was reported to Wandegeya Police Station on November 6, 2025, by her mother, Kamuganga Sarah. Officers say circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and a search operation is underway to locate her. In a separate development, villagers in Namulaba, Kyampisi Subcounty, discovered a badly decomposed body on November 10, 2025, lying…

While Africa’s billionaire ranks are often dominated by leaders from Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, Uganda boasts a standout figure in Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. Born to an Indian-Ugandan family, his life story embodies resilience, determination, and the pursuit of opportunity, reflecting the broader promise of the African dream. A Journey of Determination Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is the founder and chairman of the Ruparelia Group, one of East Africa’s largest private business conglomerates. Regarded as Uganda’s wealthiest individual, his journey to success is rooted in a family legacy marked by migration, adversity, and perseverance. Today, his business interests span banking, real…

Kampala – In a major vote of confidence for private sector–driven diplomacy, renowned Ugandan businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has been recognised as the country’s top Honorary Consul General for his outstanding efforts in deepening Uganda–Nepal relations. The recognition, announced by Public Opinions, follows an extensive three-month nationwide survey that highlighted his role in boosting trade, tourism, and cultural partnerships. Ruparelia was appointed in February 2020 by Nepal’s President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and later presented his credentials to then–Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Sam Kutesa in March of the same year. Since establishing the Nepalese consulate at Crane Chambers in Kampala, he…

A deeply troubling incident has emerged from Uganda’s education landscape. A senior two (“S.2”) student at a secondary school reportedly took his own life after being plagued by a series of disturbing dreams, raising urgent questions about mental‑health support in schools. According to the initial accounts, the teenager had told close friends and family that his dreams were haunting him; he seemed restless, less talkative and more withdrawn than usual. One evening he left home in anguish, saying he could no longer bear the “visions,” and was found dead the next morning. Police have opened an investigation into the death.…