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Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Calls for Official Recognition of Uganda’s Asian Community as a Tribe
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the prominent Ugandan billionaire and chairman of the Ruparelia Group, has once again urged the formal recognition of Uganda’s Asian community as an official tribe within the country. In a video shared on his TikTok account, ‘jointsofsudhir,’ Dr. Sudhir emphasised the deep historical ties and significant economic contributions of the Asian community…
Tropical Bank Uganda, IT Office [U] Limited Under Fire for Failing to Repay Sudhir’s Shs 21 Billion Loan
Tropical Bank Uganda Limited, in partnership with its client IT Office [U] Limited, faces mounting pressure after failing to repay a loan of over Shs 6.84 billion, which has now swelled to Shs 21 billion. The loan was initially secured from Prime Finance Company Limited in March 2020, and the situation has sparked concerns over…
How Dr. Sudhir’s Mega Pearl Business Park Project Will Transform Uganda’s Lucrative Real Estate Industry
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…
Kabira Country Club Celebrates Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day with a Grand Roast
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…
FIFA Certifies Rebranded Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Memorial, Marking a New Era for Ugandan Sports
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…
Pakistani Embassy Distances Self from Rugiirwa’s Controversial Diplomatic Passport
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…
“It’s Treasonous To Discourage Ugandans From Embracing Govt Services” – Museveni Warns Opposition Politicians
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…
UN Boosts Ugandan Security Fight Against Terrorism
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…
NRM To Train SPLM How To Fight Corruption, Ideology At Kyankwanzi
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…
Bank Fraud: Equity Loses UGX 1.2 Bn Through Credit Card Sophisticated Hack
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…