Remmy Asiteza

Beyond Billions: Why Uganda should recognise Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s contribution to nation-building

Beyond his billionaire status, Sudhir Ruparelia's investments in hospitality, education, real estate and philanthropy highlight his contribution to Uganda's private sector development.

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Why Sudhir wants Shs1 trillion over ‘fraudulent’ Crane Bank takeover

The dispute, which is before the English High Court in London, centres on whether the central bank lawfully handled Crane Bank's intervention...

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Sheena Ruparelia: The woman shaping the future of the wealthy Ruparelia Group

As a director at the family-owned conglomerate, Sheena is involved in overseeing major investments and developments across Uganda's hospitality and property sectors,...

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Busoga Kingdom hails Indian community for shaping Jinja’s economic and cultural heritage

The recognition was made during a cultural celebration featuring the Garba dance in honour of Shakti, the divine feminine, where kingdom leaders...

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VC Muganga credits late Rajiv for shaping Victoria University’s growth as Naguru campus plans unveil

The vice chancellor recalled that Victoria University had approximately 180 students when Rajiv began supporting its vision, but the businessman saw potential...

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Former NSSF Chairman Geoffrey Onegi-Obel Dies

Uganda’s financial sector is mourning the death of Geoffrey Alan Onegi-Obel, a pioneering investment banker who played a key role in establishing...

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OPINION: Why an Abrupt Charcoal Ban Goes Against the NRM’s Pro-Poor Ideology

By Hakim Kyeswa Our nation has been gripped by an intense, emotionally charged debate over the sudden, aggressive enforcement of charcoal restrictions....

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Namayingo Farmers Demand CN Sugar Licence as Market Crisis Deepens

Furious sugarcane farmers in Namayingo District have confronted members of the Sugar Council, demanding an explanation for the prolonged delay in licensing...

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Mbeya Residents Protest Bail of ‘Big Pig’ Over Alleged Violent Crimes

Residents of Mbeya Island in Mukono District have protested the release on bail of Jackson Ssebitosi, also known as “Big Pig,” whom...

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Victoria University opens applications for Nutrition Degree for October-November Intake

The new four-year undergraduate programme combines classroom learning with practical experience, equipping students with knowledge and skills in three major areas of...

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Muganga on proposed A-Level grading system“ – No child should carry the word failure as a label”

Under the proposed structure, the grading scale will run from A to E, replacing the current system in which O represents a...

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Court rules Muwema Law firm must deposit UGX370m security in Kololo property dispute

Muwema & Co has been given one month to provide the security, either by depositing the money in court or presenting an...

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ONC boss Namyalo secures 100 bursaries for bazzukulu from St Lawrence University

The 100 bursaries will be made available to selected students through an arrangement between St Lawrence University and the ONC.

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Minister Kasolo pushes value addition to boost Uganda’s coffee exports

Kasolo made the remarks after visiting JBER Coffee Ltd, an export-oriented enterprise involved in processing and exporting Ugandan coffee, where he highlighted...

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Govt orders bars, Malwa joints to open after 3pm in new directive

The directive is part of a wider set of measures issued to LC5 chairpersons, city mayors, division mayors and council speakers to...

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First Daughter Natasha shares rare photos of Maama Janet amid recovery

The photographs, shared through her Instagram, show the First Lady standing and smiling alongside family members. In one of the images, Natasha,...

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Court

State pokes hole in medical expert’s competence in Kayanja trespass case

Dr Bwambale Fehehansi, a senior police officer with postgraduate training in pathology, was called to testify after examining some of the accused...

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Features

Czech Speaker names Bwindi Baby Gorilla ‘Tomáš’ on Uganda visit

Okamura proposed the name while trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda, where he was accompanied by Uganda's...

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Obore, six other Parliament officials committed to High Court over Shs27b graft case

Obore is accused of allegedly embezzling Shs5.253 billion between 2023 and May 2026, money prosecutors say came into his possession by virtue...

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MP Asha Nabulo launches five boreholes to ease access to safe water in Sironko

Residents said the intervention would reduce the distances women and girls travel to collect water and help address some of the risks...

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Museveni urges NRM MPs to uphold integrity, intensify anti-corruption fight

The President warned that corruption discourages investment, citing reports of investors abandoning Uganda for neighbouring countries after facing extortion and bureaucratic bottlenecks.

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