Uganda’s real estate landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his Ruparelia Group. At the forefront of this change is the Pearl Business Park, a flagship project by Meera Investments, a subsidiary of the Ruparelia Group. This cutting-edge, sustainable Grade A mixed-use development is poised to…
City tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s Kabira Country Club is gearing up to host a spectacular celebration like no other. This October 9, the luxurious facility in Bukoto will treat revellers to an unforgettable “Independence Day Roast,” combining delicious food, refreshing drinks, and patriotic pride, all for just Shs65,000. What’s on the menu? A mouthwatering whole roasted…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially certified the newly reconstructed Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, now rebranded as Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Memorial, marking a significant milestone in its transformation. The announcement by businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, on Monday, October 7, marks the stadium’s readiness to host high-calibre football matches on…
The Pakistani Embassy in Kampala has vehemently denied authorising the issuance of a diplomatic passport to embattled businessman Rugiirwa Katatumba, the son of the former honorary consul of Pakistan in Uganda, the late Bonney Katatumba Mwebesa. A statement released to address the controversy surrounding the embassy revealed that it has no connections with the businessman…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon opposition politicians to stop spreading negative messages and discouraging their supporters from embracing government programs. According to President Museveni, such groups are the reason why many Ugandans are still languishing in poverty. “Whether you are in opposition, it’s dangerous to discourage your supporters from embracing government programs and…
Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes. The UNODC has been working alongside…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered a cooperation agreement to facilitate ideological training of the South Sudanese ruling party leaders here in Uganda at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. The two parties resolved today Saturday in a high-level meeting that featured both leaders of the NRM…
Equity Bank, a leading financial institution with operations in Uganda, has suffered a significant loss in its Kenyan operation due to a sophisticated credit card hack. The hack, which occurred between April and July 2023, resulted in a loss of UGX 1.2 billion (KES 322.1 million), has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the bank’s…
A South African serial rapist who assaulted children as young as nine years old – has received 42 life sentences. Nkosinathi Phakathi was convicted of 90 counts of rape – attacks that he carried out between 2012 and 2021. The 40-year-old sometimes made children watch him raping his victims and also forced young boys to…
The grand plan by State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite to uproot the UIA Boss Robert Mukiza in order to protect her interests was properly orchestrated at the beginning of this year. It started with the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) surprise and dramatic raid at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) offices on January…
