Author: Aijuka Peter
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has donated Shs50 million to the Iteso Kingdom and been honoured with a traditional name by the Emorimor of Teso following the conclusion of a three-day free eye camp in Bukedea district. The Emorimor, Paul Sande Emolot, conferred the name “Eminat Sudhir” on Dr. Ruparelia and his wife Jyotsna at the closing ceremony of the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp held at Bukedea Teaching Hospital on Sunday. Thousands of patients from across the Teso sub-region received free eye treatment, screening and surgery during the camp, which ran from March 27 to 29 and was organised by the…
A 104-year-old woman was moved to tears after businessman Sudhir Ruparelia handed her a wheelchair at Bukedea Teaching Hospital, where the Ruparelia Foundation is hosting a free eye camp serving thousands in eastern Uganda. The woman, identified as Amoding Esther, appeared deeply emotional as she expressed her gratitude in front of patients, medical staff, and community members gathered at the hospital. Overcome with joy, she offered a heartfelt prayer for Ruparelia, telling him, “May you live longer,” a moment that resonated with many who witnessed the interaction. The gesture took place during the ongoing RR Eye Camp, an outreach initiative…
Over 5,000 people have flooded Bukedea Teaching Hospital in just two days for the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp, a free three-day medical outreach giving Ugandans access to eye care most of them could never afford. Already, 1,500 people have been attended to, and 125 have had their sight restored through surgery at absolutely no cost. The camp, organized by the Ruparelia Foundation in honor of Rajiv Ruparelia’s memory, runs until Sunday March 29. It covers everything from basic eye screenings and prescription glasses to complex surgeries that would normally cost between Shs3 million and Shs15 million in Kampala. Victoria…
Kampala Capital City Authority has honoured the Ruparelia Foundation with an Appreciation Award for its contribution to the Kampala City Festival 2025, with KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki personally presenting the recognition. The foundation, the philanthropic arm of businessman Sudhir Ruparelia’s Ruparelia Group, was cited for supporting the festival’s organisation, branding, and execution, helping make it a safe and high-impact urban event. The Kampala City Festival 2025, one of Uganda’s largest public gatherings, drew tens of thousands of people to the capital. The KCCA-organised event featured street parades, music performances, food exhibitions, and community activities designed to promote tourism,…
Hundreds of residents have packed the grounds of Bukedea Teaching Hospital on Friday for the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp, one of the largest community health outreaches the region has seen. The camp, which is offering free eye screening, treatment, and surgery to all who show up, is running through March 29, 2026. The initiative is organized by the Ruparelia Group in honor of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, who was widely known for his commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities. Medical teams, volunteers, and health science students from Victoria University are working through the crowds on the ground, racing to attend…
When a woman is truly in love with you, it shows in the little things she does every day. Her feelings aren’t just in her words—they’re in her actions, her attention, and the way she makes you feel. First, she makes time for you, no matter how busy life gets. Even if she’s juggling work, family, or school, she will find moments to check on you, ask about your day, or just be there. When a woman loves you, your happiness becomes important to her. Second, she really listens. Not just nods along, but actually listens. She remembers the small…
The High Court has dismissed most of Dr Peter Musoke Gukiina’s land claims against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and Speke Hotel 1996 Limited, handing the hotel company a decisive victory in a dispute that had dragged on for years. Dr Gukiina walked away with compensation for just a sliver of encroached land, far less than he had sought. Justice P. Basaza-Wasswa ruled that Dr Gukiina had no legal interest in the contested land in Kongero, Wakiso District, beyond a single plot, and ordered Speke Hotel to pay him Shs81.4 million in total damages for encroaching on that one parcel. The dispute…
HIV attacks the immune system, and catching it early can change everything. Knowing what to look out for is the first step. In the first few weeks after infection, many people feel like they have the flu. Fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and body aches are common early signs. Because they mimic a regular cold or flu, most people brush them off without a second thought. Extreme tiredness that does not go away even after rest is another warning sign. When the immune system is under attack, the body works overtime and fatigue sets in fast. Sudden, unexplained weight…
Three people died and eight were injured Friday night after a lorry driver’s overtaking attempt sent his truck straight into an oncoming minibus on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Luwero District. The Tata lorry, loaded with poles and heading to Kampala, swung into the oncoming lane to pass a line of vehicles and hit a Toyota Hiace head-on near Nkondo Village, Nyimbwa Sub-county, at around 11:30 PM. The minibus was carrying passengers from Kampala to Amolatar. All three who died were men in the minibus, killed on impact. The eight survivors were taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital and Luwero Hospital.…
Police in Bukedi North have arrested a primary school teacher after he was caught red-handed attempting to defile his 16-year-old P.7 pupil inside a lodge in Budaka District. Eria Odongo, 30, a teacher at Nampiido Primary School in Tirinyi Sub-county, Kibuku District, was arrested on Wednesday, March 17, 2026 at around 9:30 a.m., according to regional police spokesperson Wilfred Kyempasa. Odongo allegedly lured the girl out of school by telling her to escort him to the market for shopping. The headteacher grew suspicious and questioned him, but Odongo deflected, claiming the girl had been sent by her mother to buy…