By Our Reporter
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the death of businessman and Managing Director Ruparelia Group, Rajiv Ruparelia and son to business mogul Sudhir Ruparelia in a motor accident along the Kajjansi- Munyonyo expressway stretch in the wee hours of Saturday.
According to statement released by the Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura, the Police at Kajjansi registered a 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.
“The crash involved a Nissan GTR motor vehicle registration number UAT 638L, which was travelling 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 Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia” Kananura said.
Kananura noted that 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” he said.
