Uganda news

Rajiv Ruparelia, the esteemed Managing Director of the renowned Ruparelia Group and the beloved son of Ugandan tycoon, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, tragically lost his life in a devastating accident on the Munyonyo-Entebbe Expressway, marking a profound loss at the youthful age of 35. The fatal incident involving Rajiv’s white Nissan GTR at the Busabala flyover has not only shaken the ...

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sam Omalla, recently passed away at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. His departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the law enforcement community. Bedridden for an extended period, reports of Sam Omalla’s hospitalization trace back to last year. Throughout his career, he served as the Head of Operations at the ...

When Mike Mukula took to Twitter to accuse Pilgrim Africa of corruption, he likely anticipated public outrage and a stirred-up controversy. He got the outrage—but it was aimed squarely at him. What appeared to be a calculated PR move quickly unraveled. Within moments, Ugandans flooded his social media with mocking responses, memes, and sharp criticism. The backlash was swift and ...

A recent incident sheds light on the suspected suicide of SSP Julius Ahimbisibwe, a respected senior police officer. His body was tragically found in a septic tank at his residence in Nakitokolo Cell, Kisozi Parish, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District. The unsettling discovery has left the community in shock. SSP Ahimbisibwe’s distressing journey took a dark turn when he returned ...

The family of the late Saad Shots, also known as Saad Byakuleka, has shared details of his funeral arrangements, shedding light on the final farewell plans for the esteemed photographer who made significant contributions to Uganda’s entertainment, wildlife, and sports scenes. Tragically, Saad Shots met his untimely demise on Friday, April 18, 2025, following a fatal motorcycle accident on Entebbe ...