Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya has blamed road contractor negligence for the death of Rajiv Ruparelia. The son of business tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia died Saturday morning when his car hit unmarked barricades on the Southern Bypass near Busabala flyover. He had just returned from London to attend a wedding when the crash happened.
His vehicle hit the barriers, flipped over, and caught fire, killing him on the spot. The death has shocked many across Uganda, with government officials, business leaders, and cultural figures visiting the Ruparelia home in Kololo.
Kamya called the accident terrible and stressed that road builders must make roads safe, not just build them. She pointed out that many people have died because of missing safety features on roads. The main difference in this case is that Rajiv came from a well-known family.
When asked if her office would look into the matter, Kamya said they should first wait for Rajiv to be buried. The barricades had no reflectors or warning signs to alert drivers, especially at night.
His vehicle hit the barriers, flipped over, and caught fire, killing him on the spot. The death has shocked many across Uganda, with government officials, business leaders, and cultural figures visiting the Ruparelia home in Kololo.
Kamya called the accident terrible and stressed that road builders must make roads safe, not just build them. She pointed out that many people have died because of missing safety features on roads. The main difference in this case is that Rajiv came from a well-known family.
When asked if her office would look into the matter, Kamya said they should first wait for Rajiv to be buried. The barricades had no reflectors or warning signs to alert drivers, especially at night.
