Three Kampala businesspeople went to Luzira Prison after authorities accused them of cheating on taxes. They allegedly hid the real value of imported goods at Nakawa Customs, costing the government four million shillings. Dick Kanakulya runs Lyon Shipping, Enock Tayebwa manages a hotel, and Amos Kabetayo works as a customs agent. The court charged them on April 17 for lying about what was inside a shipping container full of handbags.
They all said they did not do it when they stood before Magistrate Christopher Opit. Their lawyers asked for time to talk with prosecutors about a possible deal. The judge set May 15 as the next court date for bail discussions. These arrests come as tax officials crack down harder on people who avoid...
Equity Bank Uganda planted more than 30,000 native trees this year as part of their push to help the environment. The bank worked with the Kenya High Commission and local schools like Busoga College Mwiri to bring back forests across the country.
Uganda loses about 90,000 hectares of forest every year from illegal cutting, charcoal making, and farm growth. Forest cover has dropped from 24 percent in 1990 to under 10 percent in 2022. This loss causes long dry spells, strange rain patterns, worse farm output, dirt washing away, fewer plants and animals, and more floods and landslides in mountain areas.
Equity Bank wants to fix these problems with trees that bring back wildlife and protect water sources. The bank also helps top students...
Sisters praised Rajiv Ruparelia for his kind heart at his Tuesday cremation after he died in a car crash. They spoke about him to thousands who came to say goodbye. His sister, Sheena, said he helped many people without telling anyone, supporting them with money and kindness when they needed it most.
Rajiv cared deeply about helping poor children go to school. He paid for many students from grade school through college. One famous example was Fresh Kid, a young musician who attended Kampala Parents School thanks to Rajiv. Former Minister Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi told mourners that he gave many scholarships to poor youth to attend Victoria University.
Sheena shared fun stories from growing up with her brother. She remembered him...
Bright Stars lost their place in the Uganda Premier League after former teammate Joseph Janjali scored for UPDF FC just one minute into their match at Bombo yesterday. The 1-0 defeat officially ended Bright Stars' 12-year run in the top league with three games still to play. Their fate became certain when Mbarara City beat Wakiso Giants 1-0, pushing the gap to 10 points with only nine games left.
Janjali took a pass from Emmanuel Ochen early in the game and shot past goalkeeper Shamulan Kamya for the winning goal. Bright Stars created chances throughout the first half but found UPDF goalie Richard Anyama hard to beat. Noordin Bunjo came closest when his strike hit the crossbar.
Captain Nelson Ssenkatuka missed a clear chance in the...
Centenary Bank planted more than 41,000 trees and recycled 4,000 tons of paper last year as part of its growing push for green banking. These efforts help meet UN goals and Uganda's national plans that focus on climate action and better resource use. Managing Director Fabian Kasi says the bank sees itself as a force for good through its work to protect nature and support local communities.
The bank leads the way in fighting deforestation and waste problems that affect Uganda today. It started measuring carbon emissions before other Ugandan banks did and upgraded its lending rules to match international standards. The bank helped over one million youth, nearly one and a half million women, and thousands of refugees access banking...
During her emotional speech at her son Rajiv's cremation ceremony on Tuesday in Kampala, Mrs. Ruparelia promised to build Inara Tower. She also vowed to care for her granddaughter Inara, whom Rajiv deeply loved. The grieving mother plans to continue Rajiv's charity work, which helped many people through education programs.
The funeral featured an impressive procession with rally drivers, scooters, motorcycles, and government-closed roads. His sister, Sheena, rode a scooter to honor their shared adventures despite her mother's concerns. Mrs. Ruparelia fondly remembered how Rajiv created problems at boarding school to come home early, traveling economy class but demanding first-class tickets to return.
She recalled their special moments...
Naiya Ruparelia shared heartfelt memories of her late husband Rajiv at his cremation ceremony on Tuesday. She needed help standing as she spoke about the businessman who died Saturday in a car crash. Naiya called him a magnetic person with undeniable energy who filled rooms with his presence.
She revealed he was her first love, describing their relationship as complex, deep, and authentic. For their daughter Inara, Rajiv was simply dad - someone truly special in her eyes. Naiya promised to keep his memory alive through their child, helping Inara carry his goodness and light throughout her life.
Rajiv, the only son of businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, grew up with two sisters. His wife remembered him not just for his business success or...
A Ugandan court freed two shipping firm directors accused of stealing $3.8 million from MTN. Judge Gidudu said Geoffrey Bihamaiso and Oscar Baitwa had no proven role in the fraud despite money going into their account. Legal experts feel shocked because the same judge found all the facts of the crime true, but let the main people walk free. They point to a past case where this judge made the opposite choice with similar proof. This ruling might scare away outside companies looking to work in Uganda.
The case ran nine years after fake bills led to huge payments between 2009 and 2012. Four other people were first charged, made deals, or died before the final trial ended. Many lawyers ask how directors who controlled the bank account...
Police found the gun that killed MP Were also shot during three robberies nearby. The weapon came from a home where officers arrested a suspect. Police teams used science tests to link all these crimes together. Ten people sit behind bars, but others remain free. Officers grabbed two guns from the clothes the killers wore that day.
Cameras showed the path from Parliament to where Were died at a red light. Police recovered cash that someone paid these men to shoot the lawmaker. The attack happened on April 30 near City Mortuary when a motorcycle stopped next to his white car. A passenger shot through the window five times before racing away. The driver rushed MP Were to the hospital, but he died right away.
Doctor Oduor checked the...
