Author: Aijuka Peter
Uganda’s wealthiest man, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has once again secured the top position on the Forbes Africa Billionaires List for 2025, strengthening his legacy as the country’s richest individual. With an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, Sudhir continues to dominate Uganda’s economic sphere through his vast empire under the Ruparelia Group, covering real estate, banking, insurance, education, floriculture, and hospitality. Despite the highly publicized closure of Crane Bank in 2017, Sudhir’s resilience has kept his ventures strong, anchored by landmark properties such as Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kabira Country Club, Speke Apartments, Bukoto Heights, Pearl Business Park, and Tagore Living.…
A Ugandan woman identified as Sonia has sadly passed away just five days after returning to Kampala, following four years of working abroad as a kadama (domestic worker). According to unconfirmed reports, Sonia’s death is suspected to have been the result of poisoning. It is alleged that the very person she entrusted with her hard-earned salary during her years of service abroad may have been behind the act. Sources claim that this individual picked her up from Entebbe International Airport upon her arrival. On their way, they reportedly stopped at a restaurant in Entebbe, not knowing it could have been…
The shocking murder of David and Deborah Mutanga, an elderly couple from Entebbe, has taken a dramatic turn after police arrested one suspect linked to the case. The killings, which occurred in July 2025, shook the community and left many residents fearful and angry. The couple were well known for their kindness and involvement in local activities, making the crime even more heartbreaking. Authorities said the arrest came after Uganda Police announced a UGX 50 million reward for anyone who could provide information on the suspects seen in a disturbing video connected to the murder. The bounty prompted numerous tips,…
Uganda’s top businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is being praised for his continued efforts to promote the country as one of the best places for investors. As Uganda works to become a strong economic hub in East Africa, Sudhir’s long record, his strong voice in the private sector, and his success story have given confidence to both new and returning investors. For many years he has used his wide business empire in real estate, banking, hospitality, insurance, and education to show what Uganda can offer. His projects have changed the look of Kampala and at the same time shown that Uganda…
Panic swept through Sports Pro Hostel (Lower), a residence for Kyambogo University students, after a suspected gas cylinder explosion ripped through the building Monday evening. The hostel, which accommodates around 150 students, saw at least 10 rooms destroyed in the blast. While no fatalities have been reported, five students are battling serious injuries. One female student was left with catastrophic wounds to her hands and legs, with doctors fighting to save her limbs. A male student was rushed to hospital after bleeding profusely, while the hostel’s security guard sustained severe facial injuries that witnesses described as “life-changing.” Authorities swiftly evacuated…
Police at Kajjansi have arrested a white foreigner suspected of planting fake bomb threats, along with a boda-boda rider, after two institutions at Quality Supermarket in Lubowa were targeted. The affected places were Absa Bank and Guild Forex Bureau, both located along Entebbe Road. The suspects are accused of delivering letters that claimed a pipe bomb had been placed at the entrances. The letters demanded a ransom of more than 630 million shillings, broken down into 120,000 US dollars, 20,000 British pounds, 20,000 euros, and 30 million shillings. Investigations showed that the boda rider, identified as 30-year-old Madi Muteta, was…
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…