Author: Aijuka Peter

Ugandan business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has come on board as the main sponsor of the 9th Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards and Convention 2026, ending more than a decade of financial uncertainty for one of Uganda’s most prominent Pan-African intellectual gatherings. The Ruparelia Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Ruparelia Group, will fully fund this year’s edition of the awards, which will be hosted at Speke Resort Munyonyo on August 29, 2026. Dr. Sudhir has also agreed to attend as chief guest, where he will interact with intellectuals, entrepreneurs and Pan-African thought leaders from across the globe. Andrew Irumba Katusabe,…

The Ruparelia Foundation has launched a three-day free eye treatment camp in Bukedea District that will bring surgeons, fully equipped theatres and specialists directly to Eastern Uganda, as the family of the late Rajiv Ruparelia turns grief into community service. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, who attended Tuesday’s launch at Kabira Country Club as chief guest, announced a contribution of Shs50 million toward the initiative. The RR Eye Camp Bukedea will run from March 27 to 29 at Bukedea Teaching Hospital, where medical teams will screen at least 2,000 patients, carry out around 300 cataract surgeries and hand out more…

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has pledged Shs50 million to support a free eye treatment camp organised by the Ruparelia Foundation in Bukedea District, an initiative dedicated to the memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia who died in a road accident last year. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening at Kabira Country Club during the official launch of the RR Eye Camp Bukedea, which is scheduled to run from March 27 to 29 at Bukedea Teaching Hospital. The camp is expected to screen at least 2,000 patients, conduct around 300 cataract surgeries and distribute more than 800 pairs of…

Hundreds of people living with preventable blindness in the Teso Sub-Region will have their sight restored later this month when the Ruparelia Foundation rolls out the RR Eye Camp Bukedea, an initiative that Victoria University Kampala Vice Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Muganga says is proof that the late Rajiv Ruparelia’s legacy continues to change lives. The camp, which will run from March 27 to March 29 at Bukedea Teaching Hospital in Bukedea District, is expected to screen at least 2,000 patients and perform hundreds of eye surgeries. It was officially launched at Kabira Country Club, where Prof. Muganga delivered an emotional…

Three Ugandan nationals are now confirmed dead after being recruited to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine, with two new deaths revealed in an investigative report released last month. The report, titled “The Business of Despair” and authored by Swiss NGO INPACT, was released on February 11, 2026. It shows that seven Ugandan nationals were recruited to fight on the Russian side in Ukraine, and at least three have not come back. The two newly confirmed casualties are Michael Atuhaire, 44, and Ashraf Damulira, 38. Their deaths were recorded in the INPACT report, with identities confirmed through military registration records…

A lot of guys think throwing money at women is the easiest way to win their hearts. Sure, gifts and fancy dinners are nice, but that stuff only scratches the surface. Real attraction? That comes from things you don’t have to spend a single shilling on. 1. Give Her Your Attention Stop scrolling on your phone when she’s talking. Listen, really listen. Remember the little things she says. Ask about them later. Women notice when you actually care, and attention costs nothing. 2. Make Her Laugh Humor is magic. You don’t need to be a comedian—just lighten the mood, tease…

Figuring out whether a woman is truly interested in you can feel confusing, but relationship experts say the signs are usually there if you know what to look for. From the way she communicates to how she spends her time, attraction tends to show itself in consistent and deliberate ways. She reaches out first One of the clearest indicators is when a woman initiates contact without waiting for you to make the first move. Whether she is texting to check in, calling just to hear your voice, or starting conversations out of the blue, it signals that you are on…

Stomach cancer is one of the more silent health threats, often developing slowly with little to no warning signs until it has already reached an advanced stage. Doctors say that while there is no single guaranteed way to prevent it, what you eat every day plays a significant role in either protecting or harming your stomach over time. Here are some of the foods and drinks that health experts say you should be careful about. Processed and smoked foods Sausages, bacon, smoked meat and heavily preserved foods are among the biggest culprits. These products typically contain chemicals designed to extend…

Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced 600 bursaries for the 2026/2027 academic year targeting underrepresented youth seeking to access higher education and technical training. The bursaries are part of a broader seven-year scholarship programme running from 2024 to 2030 and being implemented across 10 Sub-Saharan African countries including Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana and Tanzania among others. FAWE Uganda says the programme aims to support 2,000 young people over the seven years, providing financial, academic and social support throughout their studies. For the 2026/2027 academic year, 400 bursaries have been set aside for…

A bizarre story circulating on social media has left many people online amused after claims emerged that a man in Kenya unknowingly applied his wife’s hip enlargement lotion to his face. According to viral posts shared across platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, the man reportedly mistook the cosmetic product for ordinary body lotion and used it on his face without reading the label. The posts claim that the lotion had been purchased by his wife specifically for hip or butt enhancement, products that are marketed in some beauty circles to help enlarge or shape certain parts of…