Rajiv Ruparelia, the Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, has been nominated for the prestigious Choiseul100 Africa 2024 award. This award highlights the top 100 young African leaders under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact on the continent’s future. The nomination recognizes Rajiv’s exceptional leadership and contributions to the growth and success…
The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) has raised concerns over the mismanagement of salary payrolls across various government ministries and departments. The queries were contained in a report presented to the House.According to the report, an audit conducted by the Auditor General on the financial statements of 13 ministries,…
The list of Uganda’s richest individuals is subject to constant change, driven by local and global economic trends, shifts in business sectors, and broader geopolitical factors. Over the years, these rankings have reflected both Uganda’s evolving economic landscape and the fortunes of the entrepreneurs who dominate its key industries. Several factors contribute to the dynamic…
The Ministry of Internal Affairs investigation is yet to start a probe into illegal holders of diplomatic passports; these include Rugiirwa Katatumba’s alleged possession of the same passport. As pressure mounts on the Ministry, the public awaits clarity on how an ordinary citizen might have obtained such a high-rank and restricted document. The ministry has…
Uganda’s wealthiest businessman, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, is set to receive a prestigious honour for his contributions to the nation’s development. Public Opinions International will induct him into the 2024/2025 Uganda Development Champions Journal, recognising his remarkable efforts in driving Uganda’s economic and social progress. Sudhir’s induction celebrates a legacy of transformative leadership, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.…
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 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…
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…
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…
