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 picking her up after school trouble and laughing with her later. She talked about him wrapping her in a blanket during sleep and her waking up on an island. She said he believed in her at work when she felt unsure.
His sisters said he loved his daughter Inara above all else. They remembered him making her third birthday feel like a fairy tale. The sisters treasured his 35 years with them, calling it a lifetime of laughter and love.
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 picking her up after school trouble and laughing with her later. She talked about him wrapping her in a blanket during sleep and her waking up on an island. She said he believed in her at work when she felt unsure.
His sisters said he loved his daughter Inara above all else. They remembered him making her third birthday feel like a fairy tale. The sisters treasured his 35 years with them, calling it a lifetime of laughter and love.
