Hindu Rites: How Rajiv Ruparelia Will Be Cremated
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Hindu Rites: How Rajiv Ruparelia Will Be Cremated

May 3, 2025
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Rajiv Ruparelia, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, will be cremated on Tuesday, the Daily Star has learned. Rajiv, aged 35, tragically died earlier today in a motor accident near the Busaabala Flyover traffic lights in Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. His death was confirmed by Kananura Michael, the spokesperson for

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Rajiv Dies few Hours Before Serving as Groomsman at Justice Butera’s Son’s Wedding
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Rajiv Dies few Hours Before Serving as Groomsman at Justice Butera’s Son’s Wedding

May 3, 2025
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Rajiv Ruparelia, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, was meant to serve as a groomsman at the wedding of Jonathan Bahizi Buteera, son of retired Justice Richard Butera. The ceremony took place today at All Saints Church in Nakasero. Tragically, Rajiv (35) passed away earlier today in a motor accident

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UHRC orders CDF to release NUP’s Edie Mutwe
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UHRC orders CDF to release NUP’s Edie Mutwe

May 3, 2025
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The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has directed the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to immediately release Edward Ssebuufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe. The commission warned that failure to comply could result in the CDF being held in contempt under Article 53(1)(d) of the Constitution. In

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Sudhir’s Son, Rajiv Ruparelia, Dies in Motor Accident
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Sudhir’s Son, Rajiv Ruparelia, Dies in Motor Accident

May 3, 2025
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Rajiv Ruparelia, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has died in a tragic motor accident at the Busaabala Flyover traffic lights in Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. His death was confirmed by Michael Kananura, the Public Relations Officer of the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety. According to a statement issued

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UK court sentences Uganda Judge Lydia Mugambe to six years in prison
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UK court sentences Uganda Judge Lydia Mugambe to six years in prison

May 2, 2025
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Lydia Mugambe was studying for a PhD in law at the University of Oxford when officers discovered she had a young woman at her home carrying out unpaid work as a maid and nanny. The 50-year-old, who is also a High Court judge in Uganda, was found guilty of modern

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UBL trains Farmers and Aggregators on Children’s rights and Protection
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UBL trains Farmers and Aggregators on Children’s rights and Protection

May 2, 2025
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Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has held a child protection training at its site in Luzira, bringing together 40 smallholder farmers and aggregators from its supply chain. To further widen the impact, the participants are expected to train other farmers and other actors in the value chain. The session focused on

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Ugandan Shilling Ends April Steady as Dollar Inflows Bolster FX Market
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Ugandan Shilling Ends April Steady as Dollar Inflows Bolster FX Market

May 2, 2025
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The Ugandan shilling closed April trading steady within the 3655–3670 range, supported by dollar inflows from commodity exporters and offshore investors, according to Richard Nsubuga, Acting Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda. Demand for hard currency remained subdued throughout the week. Looking ahead, we anticipate the shilling will retain

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UK Court Sentences Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe
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UK Court Sentences Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe

May 2, 2025
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High Court judge Lydia Mugambe is set to be sentenced on today following her conviction by a UK court in March. Earlier this month, the Ugandan government extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom. This Act enables the mutual transfer of convicted offenders

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Fire Erupts at Entebbe International Airport
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Fire Erupts at Entebbe International Airport

May 1, 2025
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A fire broke out at Entebbe International Airport on May 1, 2025, according to reliable reports from the Daily Star. The incident was confirmed by Vianney Luggya, Manager of Public Affairs at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). “A minor fire erupted in one of the shops in the waiting

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Light the World Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Eye Health Services
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Light the World Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Eye Health Services

May 1, 2025
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Light the World, an organization committed to improving eye health systems and advocating for people with disabilities, has called for increased funding to support the recruitment of ophthalmic officers at regional referral hospitals. This call to action comes in response to ongoing challenges in delivering adequate eye care services, particularly

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