Rajiv Dies few Hours Before Serving as Groomsman at Justice Butera’s Son’s Wedding
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
UHRC orders CDF to release NUP’s Edie Mutwe
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
Sudhir’s Son, Rajiv Ruparelia, Dies in Motor Accident
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
UK court sentences Uganda Judge Lydia Mugambe to six years in prison
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
UK Court Sentences Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe
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
Fire Erupts at Entebbe International Airport
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
Court Orders DFCU Bank to Pay Shs 810 million Over Disputed Nakwero Land
The High Court Judge Susan Abinyo has ordered DFCU Bank to pay Shs 810 million in general damages to 27 claimants in a long-standing land dispute concerning property in Nakwero. In June 2012, Hosanna Real Estates Limited obtained a Shs 2.5 billion loan from Global Trust Bank Uganda Limited (GTB),
Ssenyonyi Accuses Joyce Bagala, Lumu of Impersonation for a Kenyan trip
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi in Parliament has accused five Members of Parliament of impersonating him in order to attend a conference in Kenya. The MPs in question are Joyce Bagala, Kakembo Mbwatekamwa, Juliet Kakande, Lumu Richard, and Najjuma Sarah. According to LoP Joel Ssenyonyi, the legislators
Museveni Approves Elon Musk’s Starlink Following Successful UCC Application
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced yesterday that he had a “productive meeting” with representatives from Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, which is seeking to establish operations in Uganda. Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, has reportedly submitted a license application to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The company is aggressively
Court Orders Gov’t to Pay Shs 387 million to Anti-Age Limit Demonstrators
Mukono High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi has ordered the government to pay Shs 389 million in compensation for the illegal detention and violation of human rights of individuals who protested against the removal of the presidential age limit in 2017. In that year, 13 applicants—including peaceful demonstrators, three mothers, and
