BREAKING NEWS: Rajiv Ruparelia dies in road accident

KAMPALA

BREAKING NEWS - Rajiv Ruparelia, the only son of Kampala tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, is dead. Rajiv passed away in the wee hours of Saturday morning after being involved in a fatal accident along Munyonyo-Entebbe-Expressway.

Traffic and Road Safety Directorate Spokesperson Micheal Kananura confirmed the development and said, “we regret to report a tragic single fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 01:54 am at the Busabala Flyover traffic lights, located in Makindye-Ssabagabo, Wakiso District.”

He explained that the crash involved a Nissan GTR motor vehicle registration number UAT 638L, which was traveling from Kajjansi towards Munyonyo.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle after colliding with temporary pavements installed at the roundabout section of the flyover.

The vehicle subsequently overturned and caught fire, leading to the instant death of the driver, identified as Rajiv Ruparelia. Investigations are underway, and we will provide updates to the public as more information becomes available”.

ACCIDENT SCENE

Police extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Video shared from the scene showed the mangled wreckage of the car on fire and rescuers were unable to retrieve Rajiv’s body from the wreckage.

WARNING: Disturbing visuals

Part of the wreckage at the accident scene. Courtesy photo

WHO IS RAJIV RUPARELIA

Rajiv was the Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group of companies that, among others owns;  Premier Recruitment Limited-a recruitment agency based in Kampala; Crane Management Services Limited: Provides property management services; Delhi Public International School: An educational institution located in Naguru, Kampala; Goldstar Insurance Company Limited: An insurance provider based in Kampala; Kabira Country Club- a leisure facility located in Bukoto, Kampala; Kampala International School Uganda-an international school offering various educational programs.

Ruparelia Group also owns; Kampala Parents’ School-a well-known primary school in Kampala; Speke Apartments Limited; Speke Resort and Conference Center, a premier hotel and conference facility located in Munyonyo, Kampala; Meera Investments Limited; Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort; Sanyu FM 8.2.

The Ruparelia Group is also involved in various upcoming projects, including the Pearl Business Park, which aims to establish a mixed-use facility with offices, a shopping center, and a five-star hotel.