On October 30, 2024, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Ugandan businessman and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, achieved a legal win in a UK court against dfcu Bank concerning the contested acquisition of Crane Bank. The court, led by Mr. Justice Stephen Hofmeyr KC, dismissed dfcu Bank’s request for Dr. Ruparelia and former Crane Bank associates to…
Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to “immediately and unconditionally” release a female student who was arrested after stripping to her underwear in what the organisation described as a public protest against harassment relating to the country’s strict dress code. The incident took place after the woman, who has not been identified, reportedly…
The Ruparelia Group is receiving praise for its role in supporting young rapper Patrick Ssenyonjo, better known as Fresh Kid, as he bids farewell to Kampala Parents Primary School. Fresh Kid, who joined the school in 2019 on a scholarship provided by Ruparelia Group, has been commended for his growth and maturity, which he showcased…
High Court of Justice and Business courts of England and Walesking’s bench division commercial court (KBD) Court in London has dismissed a petition in which DFCU Bank Limited and 14 others [defendants] were calling for provision of security of their costs and case management conference by Crane Bank Limited [CBL] as CBL and six others…
Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera has called upon mediators to adhere to legal standards while handling reconciliations in communities. He made the call on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, while opening a two-day training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at Akello Hotel in Soroti. The training, which brings together judicial officers, advocates, mediators, and community leaders…
Parliament has raised eyebrows over the Uganda National Roads Authority’s (UNRA) failure to return 6,673 land titles to Project Affected Persons (PAPs), despite these titles having been collected more than 10 years ago. According to UNRA’s Land Acquisition and Resettlement Policy, these titles should have been returned within six months. This delay, affecting several road…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for a halt to all funding for the International Specialized Hospital in Lubowa, citing it as a “ghost project” that is likely to cost Ugandans far more than the UGX286 billion already spent, with no tangible work to show for it. This recommendation is part of the PAC…
Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has highlighted the economic benefits that await Uganda from being a part of BRICS, pointing out that it will help improve social and economic conditions in the country. He believes this partnership may help challenge the dominance of Western trade and financial…
The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals sentenced are Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid Ssegujja, David Mafabi, Robert Christopher…
The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has launched the National Regulators Association of Uganda (NRAU), an innovative coalition dedicated to fostering collaboration among the country’s regulatory bodies. Conceived after the inaugural Regulators Breakfast Meeting in June 2022, this platform brings together regulators from various sectors to streamline policy efforts, promote knowledge exchange,…
