Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
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…
Bantwal: A tragic incident unfolded in Badagundi village under the jurisdiction of the Bantwal Rural Police Station on Thursday morning, where the bodies of a husband and his pregnant wife were discovered inside their home. The deceased have been identified as Timmappa Moolya (50) and his wife Jayanti (40). According to police sources, Timmappa was found hanging, suggesting suicide, while Jayanti was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Reports indicate that Jayanti’s body was found lying on the bed, while Timmappa had allegedly died by suicide using a rope. The couple had been married for 15 years and had no children…
A 13-year-old girl, identified as Precious Mbabazi, has tragically died after allegedly being assaulted by a woman known only as Maama Dino, a resident of Ntaraga Village in Ruteete Sub- County, Kagadi District.It is alleged that the suspect, Maama Dino, accused the young girl of stealing ten thousand shillings. Reports indicate that Mbabazi was among five children who were washing clothes at Maama Dino’s home when the money reportedly went missing. Upon returning home and finding her money missing, the suspect allegedly accused Mbabazi and beat her severely. The mother of the deceased, Arice Janet, said her daughter went missing…
The story of Sudhir Ruparelia’s transformation from a young returnee into one of Uganda’s leading businessmen closely tracks the broader growth of the country’s private sector. His holdings today stretch across real estate, hospitality, education, agriculture, and financial services. Under the umbrella of the Ruparelia Group, he has assembled a wide-ranging portfolio that ranks him among Uganda’s most recognizable homegrown investors, with operations touching several industries that are vital to the national economy. His entrepreneurial path started when he came back to Uganda in the 1980s, a period when the nation was still recovering from years of political turmoil and…
Popular young singer Felista Da Superstar has shared how a chance opportunity to perform in front of the late businessman Rajiv Ruparelia became a major turning point in her life, eventually earning her a fully funded education at Kampala Parents’ School. Felista opened up about the experience during an interview with Andrew Iumba Katusabe on The Pan African Pyramid Show, where she recalled the challenges she faced before receiving the scholarship. At the time, the young singer was enrolled at another primary school but regularly struggled to remain in class because her family could not consistently raise the required school…
The late businessman and philanthropist Rajiv Ruparelia is set to receive a posthumous Humanitarian Award at this year’s Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards, in recognition of his contribution to philanthropy, youth empowerment and social development in Uganda and beyond. The honour will be presented during the 9th Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards and 12th Anniversary Dinner, scheduled for August 29 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. According to a statement issued through the Office of the Speaker, the Pan-African Pyramid Awards Committee unanimously selected Rajiv for the recognition because of his involvement in initiatives supporting education, healthcare, sports and vulnerable communities. The…
Kingdom Kampala Phase Two is poised to expand one of Kampala’s notable commercial developments with the construction of a 21-storey mixed-use tower, as demand for modern office, residential and hospitality facilities continues to influence the city’s property sector. The project, being developed by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia through the Ruparelia Group, is expected to add a new dimension to the existing Kingdom Kampala complex. The planned development will combine premium office space, hotel accommodation, serviced apartments, retail facilities and leisure amenities within a single integrated destination. The project comes amid a broader change in Kampala’s urban landscape. Across the city,…
The Ruparelia Group has completed One Ten Apartments, a new high-end residential development along Prince Charles Drive in Kololo, adding another premium property to Kampala’s upscale housing market. Now fully finished, the project expands the group’s growing collection of residential and commercial developments situated in some of Kampala’s most desirable areas. Sitting atop Kololo Hill, One Ten Apartments features two high-rise residential towers built in a distinctive U-shaped layout. The design gives residents sweeping views of Kampala’s greenery while keeping them close to the city’s business, diplomatic, and commercial hubs. Built for Upscale City Living The project’s completion arrives at…
Uganda’s ambitions to strengthen its position as a destination for major international conferences have received a significant boost after Speke Resort Munyonyo was recognised as the World’s Best Luxury Convention Resort at the 2026 LUXE Global Awards. The international accolade places the Kampala-based property among the world’s recognised luxury destinations for business events and further strengthens Uganda’s profile in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector. Owned by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Speke Resort Munyonyo has established itself as an important venue for international conferences and high-level gatherings by bringing together meeting facilities, accommodation, restaurants and other hospitality…
In a profit warning released to the Uganda Securities Exchange on July 30, the lender said its unaudited results for the six months ending June 30, 2026, are likely to show a loss compared to the corresponding period in 2025. According to the bank, the decline is largely the result of substantial legal expenses incurred while defending proceedings before the High Court in England. The lawsuit was brought by Crane Bank Limited together with several former shareholders, including Sudhir Ruparelia, his wife Jyotsna Ruparelia, and other members of the Ruparelia family. At the heart of the dispute are the events…
