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…
The 4th Graduation Ceremony of Al-Mustafa Islamic College in Kyengera, Wakiso district, was a momentous event marked by esteemed guests and significant achievements. Members of the diplomatic Corps, Ministers, Members of Parliament, academicians, religious leaders, and opinion leaders convened to witness the academic milestone on the theme of “Enhancing Employability among the youth through Vocational…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th April, 2024 commissioned the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the commissioning, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Mr. Ham Kiggundu for the good work of giving Nakivubo Stadium a state-of-the-art face-lift. “First of all,…
A group of Mairungi/Khat growers in Tooro sub-region, under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi Growers Association, have petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, beseeching him not to pass the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Bill (2023) as it is, arguing that is aimed at cutting off their main source of income and livelihood. The members of…
A Ugandan man who works in Europe has been left devastated after finding out that the six children he has been providing for and educating in international schools are not his. The man, whose identity has been concealed, has now applied for the cancellation of the children’s passports as he files for divorce with his…
The Supreme Court of Uganda has received a petition by city businessman Hamis Kiggundu popularly known as Ham, in which he seeks to ‘arrest’ or stop the delivery of Judgement in the case he filed against Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya. Kiggundu accuses DTB Uganda and DTB Kenya of allegedly illegally…
The President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has awarded the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the Crested Crane Medal in recognition of her outstanding service and contribution towards the growth of Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry. The President awarded Eng. Waako the Crested…
Completion of Nakivubo Stadium’s exterior façade marks a major milestone in the redevelopment project, Kampala City tycoon Hamis Kiggundu confirms. Once complete, the 40,000-seater Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium once completed will house sports activities like athletics, netball, bodybuilding, basketball, volleyball, among other sports activities, apart from the main football facility. Ham, as he is popularly…
The total investable wealth currently held on the African continent amounts to USD 2.4 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 42% over the next 10 years, according to the latest 2023 Africa Wealth Report, published by Henley & Partners in partnership with New World Wealth. The report reveals that Africa’s ‘Big…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from the Kampala business district have endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to run as the sole candidate for the 2026 general elections. These were party leaders drawn from all party structures and supporters from formal and informal sectors like Bodaboda associations, taxi operators, ghetto youths, market traders, salonists among…
