Sombre mood at Ruparelia's residence after Rajiv's death
Beyond the boardroom, Rajiv was an avid motorsport enthusiast. He founded the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team and played a big role in revitalising the rallying sport in Uganda.
It is a sombre mood at Kololo in Kampala at the home of tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia as mourners pour in to condole with the family for the loss of his son Rajiv Ruparelia. (Credit: Eddie Ssejjoba)
By Admin .
Journalists @New Vision
KAMPALA - It was a sombre mood at Kololo in Kampala at the home of tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia on Saturday as mourners poured in to condole with the family for the loss of his son Rajiv Ruparelia.
Born on January 2, 1990, Rajiv Ruparelia was the only son of business tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia.
According to Police, he died after a car crash at approximately 1:54am on May 3, along the Munyonyo-Entebbe-Expressway.
The mourners, who turned up to condole with the family, included MTN Uganda chairperson Charles Mbire, former foreign affairs minister Sam Kutesa, Namibia's consul to Uganda Godfrey Kirumira, Victoria University vice chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga, and business people.
There was also a large number of the Indian community in Uganda and employees of the various businesses owned by Sudhir.
Beyond the boardroom, Rajiv was an avid motorsport enthusiast.
He founded the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team and played a big role in revitalising the rallying sport in Uganda.
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Several mourners continue pour in to condole with the family for the loss Rajiv Ruparelia. (All Photos by Eddie Ssejjoba)
