Author: Katama Coprian
Here’s a plagiarism-free rewrite that preserves the original meaning while using fresh wording and structure. The Electoral Commission has declared Idah Nabayiga, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, as the newly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District following the successful conclusion of the district’s parliamentary by-election. The official declaration was made by Kalangala District Returning Officer Ronald Agaba after the completion of voting, ballot counting, and the tallying of results from all polling stations. He confirmed Nabayiga’s victory in accordance with Uganda’s electoral laws. According to the Electoral Commission, the by-election was conducted within the country’s legal and…
A long-standing dispute over the biological children of legendary Ugandan Kadongo Kamu musician Paul Kafeero has finally been settled after DNA tests established that only four of the 25 individuals who claimed to be his children are biologically related to him. The findings were officially announced on Thursday at the Uganda Police Headquarters in Naguru by experts from the Government Analytical Laboratory together with the Uganda Police Forensic Services Laboratory. The DNA exercise was conducted under a court order that permitted the exhumation of Kafeero’s remains. Forensic specialists collected samples from the late musician’s body and compared them with DNA…
For many years, Uganda’s business scene has kept changing with new entrepreneurs emerging and industries shifting, but one figure has consistently stayed at the very top of the country’s wealth rankings — Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. Popularly known as the “Landlord of Kampala” due to his extensive property holdings, Sudhir has established one of East Africa’s largest privately owned business groups. Unlike investors who concentrate on a single sector, his wealth is spread across several industries, a move that has helped him remain financially strong even during tough economic periods. His story reflects resilience and long-term thinking. Born in Kasese in…
Sudhir Ruparelia has spoken about the scale of his business empire in Uganda, including its contribution to employment, tax revenue, and overall economic development, while also defending the role of entrepreneurs of Asian descent in supporting national growth. He made the remarks during an in-depth conversation at Crane Chambers, where he reflected on how his investments across multiple sectors continue to create jobs, generate government revenue, and support industrial expansion in the country. Ruparelia explained that his companies collectively provide employment to over 10,000 people, arguing that private sector investment expands job opportunities rather than limiting them, especially when businesses…
Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has reflected on his family’s deep-rooted history in Uganda, recalling his childhood in Kasese, where he grew up surrounded by wildlife, and the circumstances that forced his family to leave the country during the 1972 expulsion of Asians. Speaking during a conversation with Pan African Pyramid’s Andrew Irumba Katusabe at Crane Chambers, Ruparelia shared memories of his family’s more than 100-year connection to East Africa, describing himself as a fourth-generation Ugandan. He explained that his great-grandfather first arrived in Mombasa in 1897 before the family eventually settled in Uganda. His father was born in Kampala in…
Police in Ntungamo District have arrested a police officer for allegedly stealing a mobile phone from a businesswoman in Bwongyera Subcounty. The officer, identified as No. 53376 CPL Agaba Samuel, aged 40, is attached to Bwongyera Police Station. He was found in possession of a stolen TECNO POP 5 phone belonging to Kembabazi Justine, a businesswoman and resident of Kaina, Bwongyera. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at around 3:00 PM, when CPL Agaba allegedly took the phone. Upon suspicion, residents of the area pursued him and assaulted him before he was rescued by the…
A man was found dead inside his vehicle on Friday afternoon after becoming unresponsive while caught in a traffic jam in Kampala. The incident occurred near La Grand Hotel, where the driver, who was reportedly alone in a Toyota Mark X ( UBE 261F), failed to respond as traffic built up around him.Eyewitnesses said fellow motorists grew concerned after noticing the vehicle remained stationary for an unusual period. Attempts by members of the public to offer assistance were unsuccessful, as the car doors were locked, limiting immediate access to the occupant. The cause of death had not been officially established…
Even though he passed away at just 35, Rajiv Ruparelia is still widely remembered as one of Uganda’s standout young business figures, someone whose ambition and leadership helped steer parts of the Ruparelia Group and left a clear mark on the country’s corporate world. During a conversation at Crane Chambers between Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia and Pan African Pyramid speaker Andrew Irumba Katusabe, Sudhir spoke about his son with deep emotion and pride, saying he managed to accomplish a remarkable amount within a very short life. “Rajiv lived a very impactful life,” he said. “He died at 35. Very…
A baby chimpanzee at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been named “RR” in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, recognizing his lasting contribution to wildlife conservation, environmental stewardship, and community development in Uganda. The naming ceremony was held on Saturday at the sanctuary on Lake Victoria and attracted members of the Ruparelia family, conservation organizations, development partners, and representatives from the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and the Jane Goodall Institute. The young male chimpanzee, born on November 29, 2025, was officially given the name RR as a tribute to Rajiv Ruparelia’s commitment to…
Panic and grief gripped Rwengiri Primary School in Kyengando Parish, Kigarama Sub-county, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 20, after lightning struck a classroom during a heavy downpour, killing two pupils and leaving 15 others hospitalized. The tragic incident occurred at around 3:00 PM while pupils were attending lessons with their teachers during a rainstorm that lasted nearly three hours. The deceased have been identified as Isabellah Kemigisha, a Primary Three pupil, and Benson Beinomugisha, a Primary One pupil. Fifteen other pupils sustained injuries and are currently admitted to Bushenyi Medical Centre (BIM) Hospital in Kabwohe Town, Sheema Municipality. The…
