Author: Katama Coprian
Uganda’s prominent business figure, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, continues to stand out as a key driver of national growth. Beyond his financial success, his investments have played a major role in creating employment, boosting essential sectors, and strengthening Uganda’s position as a regional center for business and hospitality. As the Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, he leads a wide-ranging portfolio covering real estate, banking, education, insurance, agriculture, hospitality, and floriculture. Over the years, his developments have reshaped Kampala’s skyline, with iconic properties such as Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kabira Country Club, Speke Apartments, and Pearl Business Park setting new benchmarks for quality…
Leading entrepreneur and investor Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is preparing to further strengthen his presence in Uganda’s hospitality industry with the upcoming Victoria Paradise Resort, a luxury development expected to boost the country’s tourism appeal. Developed under the Ruparelia Group, the project reflects the businessman’s continued expansion in hospitality and real estate, sectors he has grown alongside other interests such as education, agriculture, and financial services. It is being described as one of the group’s most forward-looking leisure investments so far. Victoria Paradise Resort has been planned as a premium destination that blends modern comfort with a natural environment. Although detailed…
Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General and Kasambya County Member of Parliament David Kabanda, popularly known as “Omutume Kabanda,” has revealed fresh details about the role played by the late businessman Rajiv Ruparelia in the organization of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 2019 birthday celebrations. During an exclusive interview with Joseph Kisitu on Baba TV’s political talk show Direct Shot, Kabanda spoke warmly about Rajiv’s contribution, describing him as one of the key figures whose support helped make the event a success. He also paid tribute to the late entrepreneur, noting that his generosity remains fondly remembered by those involved in…
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…
A renowned Born again pastor from Iganga Town was attacked by a swarm of bees after stepping onto the altar just hours after engaging in an illicit affair with another man’s wife. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, was made even more dramatic by the public declaration of his wife, Dorcas, expressing her exhaustion with their marriage and her decision to leave him. It all began on a seemingly ordinary Sunday morning. Pastor Masaba known for his charismatic preaching and devoted following, was preparing for the day’s service. Unbeknownst to his congregation, the pastor had committed a…
Sad news has reached us from Milan, Italy, where a young Ugandan medical student named Thelma has died after reportedly taking her own life.The incident has left many people shocked and heartbroken, both in Uganda and among the Ugandan community in Italy. Thelma was a student who had gone to Italy to chase her dreams of becoming a doctor. She was living in an apartment building in Milan. According to early reports, she jumped from the top floor of the building and died instantly after hitting the ground. Witnesses say she suffered serious head injuries and could not be saved.As of now, there is…
Kaliro District, Uganda – A funeral ceremony in Buyaga village turned into utter shock and confusion when a young girl—previously declared dead—walked into her own burial, alive and well. According to eyewitnesses, the 17-year-old girl had reportedly passed away three days earlier after a brief illness. Her family, devastated by the news, had organized a burial ceremony that drew hundreds of mourners from the community. However, just as the final funeral rites were underway, gasps filled the air when the girl appeared at the homestead, barefoot and visibly disoriented. Many mourners reportedly fled in fear, believing they were witnessing a…
Social media figure Kirabo Kisitu has recently become the subject of widespread online discussion after alleged private videos and photographs associated with her began circulating across various social media platforms and WhatsApp groups. The content reportedly started spreading on Monday evening and quickly attracted public attention. According to reports, the clips appear to show a woman believed to be Kisitu recording herself in a private setting while dancing. As the material gained traction online, it generated a range of reactions from internet users and renewed conversations surrounding online privacy and digital safety. Many social media users have expressed concern over…
I commend Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, former Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality, for his dedication to promoting accountability in the management of public resources. Monitoring government expenditure is a vital component of good governance because it helps ensure that public officials remain answerable to citizens and use public funds responsibly. President Yoweri Museveni has consistently emphasized that combating corruption and misuse of public resources is a shared responsibility. He has often argued that when citizens fail to challenge wrongdoing, the consequences ultimately affect society as a whole. However, a closer review of Hon. Ssemujju’s recent television presentation concerning government…
Kampala, Uganda — A prominent city pastor is at the center of a shocking financial scandal after being accused of embezzling over UGX 380 million from his church and splashing it on sports betting. Pastor Elijah Mwesigwa, head of Divine Restoration Ministries in Kampala, was arrested on Wednesday after a months-long investigation revealed that church funds meant for charity, construction, and outreach programs were being funneled into gambling platforms. According to the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Pastor Mwesigwa secretly withdrew large sums from the ministry’s accounts over the course of nine months. He allegedly used mobile money agents and online…
