By Angel Lubowa
KAMPALA
Kampala’s most rich man and property owner , Sudhir’ Ruparelia is covered in grief and mourning following the sudden death of son Rajiv Ruparelia.
Rajiv a business man and among the right hand of his father and family died Saturday morning in a single fatal crash .
The accident 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.
According to SP Micheal Kananura, a police boss in the traffic directorate,
the e crash involved a Nissan GTR motor vehicle registration number UAT 638L, which was traveling from Kajjansi towards Munyonyo.
He said that 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 Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia.
“The exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined; however, investigations are underway, and we will provide updates to the public as more information becomes available.” read the police statement.
Rajiv was known to be a steady speed merchant and a rally ace.
By press time , Kampala tycoons and a section of the business community was starting to.condole with the Sudhir family which owns over 50 buildings,. Hotels and arcades among others in Kampala and environs.
( Developing story)
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