Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
KATAMA COPRIAN
Katama Coprian is a journalist and author at Impalaa Updates, specializing in business, politics, and breaking news. Known for his clear reporting and eye for detail, he keeps readers updated on the stories shaping Uganda today. He is based in Kampala.
Is Soda Bad for You? Soda’s Side Effects + Alternatives Svetlana Belozerova/Istockphoto We don’t love labeling foods and beverages “good” or “bad” — not even soda. This sort of black-and-white thinking doesn’t do us any favors in the healthy eating department. But when something offers no nutritional benefit — like regular and diet soda — there’s no point in trying to sugarcoat the facts (see what we did there?). Here’s what gives soda its bad rap and why so many health experts recommend alternative options. cagkansayin / istockphoto Is Soda Good for You? Generally speaking, soda isn’t good for your…
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has spent decades building businesses in Uganda, emerging as one of the country’s most prominent private-sector investors. His business interests have stretched across banking, real estate, education, hospitality and insurance, covering sectors that have become important contributors to Uganda’s economy. Through the Ruparelia Group, Sudhir has developed a diversified portfolio that includes hotels and resorts, commercial and residential properties, educational institutions and other businesses. The group’s operations have created employment while supporting thousands of people both directly and indirectly. His journey in business has also mirrored the changing landscape of Uganda’s private sector. After returning to Uganda…
KAMPALA — The legal battle surrounding the collapse and takeover of Crane Bank has expanded further in the United Kingdom, with businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and other former shareholders seeking at least €200 million (about Shs889 billion) in damages from parties linked to the bank’s takeover. The case is before the High Court in London and involves Rabobank and some of its former executives, adding another dimension to a dispute that dates back to Bank of Uganda’s intervention in Crane Bank in 2016. Crane Bank was placed under statutory management by Bank of Uganda in October 2016, before selected assets and…
The acquisition of the former UAP Insurance Building on Kimathi Avenue by businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia goes beyond a simple change in ownership of one of Kampala’s well-known properties. The deal comes at a time when the capital’s commercial real estate market is undergoing notable changes. Located at Plot 1 Kimathi Avenue in Kampala’s Central Business District, the property has reportedly been acquired by the Ruparelia Group from Old Mutual for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was first reported by CEO East Africa, which cited sources familiar with the deal. The purchase adds the historic property to a real estate…
Victoria University has started equipping its employees with artificial intelligence skills, as it works to weave AI into everyday operations and ready its students for a labour market shaped more and more by technology. The session took place on campus on Monday, September 28, 2026, and drew employees from several departments. The university wants them to gain hands-on AI abilities they can use in their own jobs. Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga explained that the exercise belongs to a wider campus-wide drive to make sure no member of staff is left behind while AI continues to reshape education, employment and…
Vincent Nsamba, a key suspect who is in police custody in connection with the killing of Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu, has been described as a humble and quiet man with kickboxing experience, a skill he acquired years ago in Kisugu, Namuwongo. Speaking to impalaa media , Abdul Nasser Mukasa, the LC1 chairperson of Kibuli Zone Market B, said Nsamba was the known boyfriend of Rose Tusiime, who was also arrested yesterday at her home.
Veteran musician and Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu has died after he was attacked by unidentified assailants in Kampala. Matovu breathed his last at Kibuli Hospital on Thursday morning, where he had been rushed following the attack. Preliminary information indicates that the veteran musician was attacked as he made his way to a mosque for morning prayers. The circumstances surrounding the attack and the identity of the assailants were not immediately clear. Matovu, who was 77, was one of the founding members of Afrigo Band, which was formed in 1975 and went on to become one of Uganda’s longest-running and most…
A 21-year-old woman accused of murdering a former colleague and Bukoto bar waitress has been further remanded to Luzira Prison as police continue with the investigation. Patricia Rose Turindwamukama appeared before Kampala City Hall Magistrate’s court today Tuesday, for an update on investigations into charges of murder and aggravated robbery arising from the death of Jovia Namuwulya. State Attorney Mariam Akite told grade one magistrate Nicholas Aisu that investigations were still ongoing and asked for more time to complete them. The court adjourned the case to October 15 for mention, meaning Turindwamukama will remain in custody. Turindwamukama, whom police documents…
Police in Kebbi State have arrested 11 suspects for allegedly impregnating a 13-year-old girl described as mentally unstable.The suspects, all residents of Tungar Giwa village in Shanga Local Government Area of the state, were accused of luring the girl with cash gifts ranging from ₦200 to ₦500 before engaging her in multiple sexual encounters. According to the police, the victim gives birth to a baby boy on July 8, 2025.Police spokesperson in the state, Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement on Saturday said, “The suspects took advantage of the 13-year-old girl, who walked around in the village due to unsound mind…
Tragedy struck in Jinja City on Friday when a local plumber lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to fix an electrical fault. The deceased, whose identity had not yet been disclosed by press time, was reportedly called to a client’s residence in Walukuba-Masese division to attend to a plumbing issue. However, eyewitnesses say he also attempted to handle an electrical problem in the house, an area outside his expertise. According to residents, while trying to adjust exposed wires near the bathroom, the plumber came into direct contact with a live electric cable. He was instantly electrocuted and pronounced…
