Author: Aijuka Peter
Uganda Airlines has successfully installed a brand-new spare engine on aircraft 5X-KNP, marking the first time its maintenance team has carried out a full engine change locally. The replacement was necessary because the previously fitted engine needed a scheduled manufacturer modification. That engine has now been removed and will be shipped back to the manufacturer for upgrades before returning to take up the Number 2 position. Once it is reinstalled, the second engine will also undergo the same modification. While engine changes are a normal part of aircraft operations, this particular one carried special importance. It was the first such…
Uganda is gaining recognition as one of Africa’s most promising investment destinations, and much of this progress is linked to the vision and leadership of Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Chairman of the Ruparelia Group. Through his wide-ranging business empire, philanthropy, and global outreach, Dr. Ruparelia continues to play a pivotal role in showcasing Uganda’s economic potential to the world. His investments cover real estate, banking, hospitality, insurance, and education. Landmark projects such as Speke Apartments, Kingdom Kampala, and the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort have reshaped Kampala’s skyline and demonstrated the stability and opportunities that Uganda has to offer investors. These projects, coupled…
Uganda’s richest man, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, on Sunday accompanied Indian spiritual leader Shri Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, to meet Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja at the Office of the Prime Minister. The meeting took place on August 17, 2025, just days after India marked its 79th Independence Day. It highlighted the growing friendship between Uganda and India, both in culture and diplomacy. Shri Shastri, aged 29, is a popular preacher from Madhya Pradesh, India, who is known for drawing huge crowds at his spiritual gatherings. His visit to Uganda was meant to connect with the Indian…
A Ugandan newspaper recently published a story claiming that billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia had been ordered by a UK court to hand over his mobile phone for forensic analysis. These claims are false, misleading, and not supported by the actual court ruling. The judgment, delivered on July 24, 2025, by Justice Paul Stanley KC, Deputy Judge of the High Court in London, made no mention of such an order. The case primarily dealt with whether DFCU Bank could amend its defence to include conclusions from the PwC forensic reports. The court ultimately rejected DFCU’s attempt to use these reports as evidence…
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces soldier in Kisoro District has died in what police say appears to be suicide. The soldier, identified as 32-year-old Private Samuel Kwesiga, was attached to the Nyanamo Detach under the 35th Battalion. His body was found inside his unit on the morning of Monday, August 18, in Kigyeyo Village, Nyanamo Town Council. Reports indicate that on Sunday evening, Kwesiga went to Nyanamo Trading Centre to watch the English Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal. He returned to the detach at around 9:00pm, told colleagues he was tired, and went to his room where…
Bishop Cornelius Kateregga Bakubanja of the Orthodox Anglican Church in Uganda has opened up about long-standing challenges in his marriage, revealing that he has not had any physical contact with his wife since 2009. Kateregga, 68, is a resident of Kyotera District and runs several schools and businesses. He has been married to his wife, Zawedde, for about 40 years, and together they have six children. The bishop alleges that his wife and children have conspired to take over his property. According to him, some land titles are no longer in his possession, and he fears more of his assets…
Ugandan social media personality Pretty Nicole has taken on a new role at Busoga’s Baba TV. Reports over the weekend showed the teenager presenting a celebrity gossip program on the station. This appearance surprised many viewers, since Nicole is best known for her online popularity and not for work in television. Neither Nicole nor Baba TV has officially confirmed her employment, and details of her contract are still unclear. The development was first shared by fellow presenter Chicken Chicken, who also works at the station on The Gist show alongside Sheila Price. He said he was not aware of how…
By Moses Wawah Onapa Every election cycle in this blessed republic carries a predictable rhythm: freshly ironed shirts, dusted microphones, a surge in public generosity, and the hopeful faces of candidates; some young, others immortal stepping forward to save the country. And yet, somehow, we’ve ended up in a political film on repeat starring the same veterans, returning with the same speeches, chasing the same office with a vigor that age and past performance can no longer justify. These are the elder statesmen and women who refuse to read the room or the calendar. With manifestos that smell faintly of…
Uganda Airlines has revealed plans to start domestic flights in the 2026/2027 financial year. The decision is expected to improve local connectivity and ease the burden on upcountry transport routes that have been breaking down due to poor maintenance. The announcement was made by the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki, during her appearance before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The committee session focused on the Auditor General’s report for the year ending December 2024. During the meeting, Bamuturaki confirmed that the national carrier is ready to open up domestic…
A 23-year-old man died on Friday, August 15, 2025, during the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District. The deceased, identified as Solomon Dono, was a resident of Miciri B Cell in Aberidwogo Ward, Ibuje Town Council. He collapsed shortly after finishing a 4-kilometer run at Apac Technical School. The run was part of the physical fitness test for new applicants. According to officials, Dono was not the only one affected. Two other candidates also fainted during the drill but were treated and later recovered. Dono was rushed to Apac Hospital together with them, but doctors pronounced…