Family members cry as Hindu priests perform the last rites for Rajiv Ruparelia at Lugogo crematorium today. The business leader died Saturday when his car hit road barriers at the Busabala Flyover. His Nissan sports car flipped over and caught fire after the crash. Many important people came to say goodbye to the son of rich businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia.
Rajiv ran the family company and owned interests in houses, hotels, schools, and banks. He loved car racing and helped make the sport popular again through his rally team. The day he died, he was supposed to stand with his friend Jonathan Buteera at a wedding. People blame poor lighting and missing signs on the China-built road for the accident.
The family asked for space during this hard time after losing their 35-year-old son. Friends and visitors have gathered at their Kololo home since the crash happened. People across Uganda remember Rajiv as someone who worked hard and gave back to others during his short life.
Rajiv ran the family company and owned interests in houses, hotels, schools, and banks. He loved car racing and helped make the sport popular again through his rally team. The day he died, he was supposed to stand with his friend Jonathan Buteera at a wedding. People blame poor lighting and missing signs on the China-built road for the accident.
The family asked for space during this hard time after losing their 35-year-old son. Friends and visitors have gathered at their Kololo home since the crash happened. People across Uganda remember Rajiv as someone who worked hard and gave back to others during his short life.
