Author: Aijuka Peter

The Ruparelia Foundation has announced one hundred fully funded Master’s Degree scholarships in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia. The announcement was made by Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his wife, Mrs. Jyotsna Ruparelia, during Victoria University’s ninth graduation ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The scholarships are designed to honor Rajiv’s legacy of supporting young people through education. Rajiv, who passed away in May 2025 at the age of thirty-five, played a key role in shaping Victoria University’s growth and success. He was widely known for his commitment to empowering young Africans and for his efforts to strengthen the university…

Agricultural experts in Uganda are calling on the government to adopt more robust farmer-training programmes and institute policy reforms to promote agroecology as a pathway to resilient and sustainable food systems. The call was issued at the launch of the Agroecology Week of Action 2025 on October 27, which is being organised to raise awareness and mobilise action around ecological farming. At the event, PELUM Uganda Country Coordinator Ms Josephine Akia emphasised that agroecology is more than ‘organic farming’. She described it as a holistic approach that applies both ecological and social concepts to the design and management of agriculture…

Uganda’s renowned businessman, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, took a leading role on Sunday as members of the Indian community gathered at State House Entebbe to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. The event was hosted by President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni, bringing together diplomats, investors, and families in a joyful evening filled with colour, music, and cultural pride. Dr. Sudhir’s presence stood out as a symbol of the deep connection between Uganda and the Indian community. As Uganda’s richest man and one of East Africa’s most respected investors, his leadership at the event reflected the continued bond of…

Business mogul and Honorary Consul of Nepal to Uganda, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has added a new diplomatic vehicle to his collection, this time featuring Uganda’s newly introduced digital number plates. The elegant white Lexus SUV, registered under diplomatic plate number HC 151 001U, was recently seen in Kampala, easily recognizable by its distinct red consular plate, which signifies his diplomatic status. Dr. Ruparelia, who also serves as chairman of the Ruparelia Group, was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Nepal in 2020, a role through which he has helped strengthen ties between Uganda and Nepal. His appointment has been…

In Uganda, a country known for its energy, warmth, and opportunity, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia stands out as one of the most admired figures of his time. From airport executives at Entebbe to street vendors along Kampala Road, his name is known and respected across every corner of the nation. To many Ugandans, he is the man whose ambition shaped the modern face of Kampala and set the benchmark for business success across East Africa. At 69, Dr. Sudhir remains Uganda’s richest man and among Africa’s most accomplished investors. He heads the Ruparelia Group, a vast business empire spanning real estate,…

For years, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has been known as one of Uganda’s most successful entrepreneurs. But beyond business, he has quietly built a legacy in diplomacy. This month, that effort was officially recognized once again when he was voted Uganda’s Best Honorary Consul General, following a national survey that celebrated his commitment to strengthening relations between Uganda and Nepal. The survey, conducted over three months, named Dr. Ruparelia the top-performing honorary consul for his consistent work in promoting trade, tourism, and investment between the two countries. Participants praised him not just for opening economic opportunities but also for making Ugandans…

The Supreme Court of Uganda has delivered another decisive judgment in favor of businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his company Meera Investments Limited, ordering the Bank of Uganda to pay them a combined Shs 1 billion in legal costs over the long-running Crane Bank dispute. A panel of three justices, led by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo, with Justices Elizabeth Musoke and Stephen Musota, made the ruling on October 17, 2025, following an appeal by Sudhir and Meera challenging an earlier decision that had drastically reduced their legal cost award. The Court found that both Sudhir and Meera were separate…

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has officially confirmed that several of its key departments will now operate from the RR Pearl Tower, a world-class commercial complex developed by Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s Ruparelia Group. The authority says the relocation will strengthen efficiency, improve accessibility, and enhance overall service delivery for taxpayers. URA’s Assistant Commissioner for Public and Corporate Affairs, Robert Kalumba, said the move reflects the institution’s continued growth and modernization efforts. He explained that Uganda’s rapidly expanding economy, driven by emerging industries such as oil, gas, and technology, has increased the need for more modern and spacious work environments. “Uganda’s…

Masindi: The simmering feud in Uganda’s sugar industry has deepened after Mr. Mohamudh Kazimbiraine, Chairman of the Bunyoro Sugarcane Farmers’ Cooperative Union, accused Kinyara Sugar Limited of orchestrating a smear campaign and engaging in unethical practices to undermine competitors and suppress independent farmers. In an exclusive interview, Kazimbiraine, who heads the Bunyoro Sugar Farmers’ Union that manages a chain of public weighbridges in the region, alleged that Kinyara had “lost integrity” and was using underhand methods to eliminate competition from Victoria Sugar Limited, a rival miller that has been purchasing cane from farmers in Masindi, Hoima, and Kiryandongo Districts. The…

Victoria Sugar Factory in Luweero District has once again come under attack from what company officials describe as “malicious and well-funded propaganda” orchestrated by rival sugar producers bent on frustrating its operations and discouraging potential investors purely for selfish reasons. Recent publications by some unpatriotic and unserious blogger outlets alleged that the factory emits thick smoke and soot, endangering residents’ health and the environment. However, investigations by TheSpy Uganda reveal that these stories are part of a sustained smear campaign driven by competitors in the same industry, who reportedly bankroll certain bloggers and sections of the press to malign the…