Some places welcome you. Others change you quietly, from the inside out. Beauvais Retreat Centre sits on a peaceful hill outside Kampala in Masulita, holding a calm that settles into…
Piracy and Intellectual Property theft have long plagued Uganda’s creative sector, robbing musicians, filmmakers, producers and innovators of both recognition and income. But government agencies, industry leaders and artistes themselves…
For Isaiah Katumwa, music has never just been a passion; it’s been a calling. A platform to not only chase his dreams, but to uplift others and build a legacy...
This Sunday, July 20th, the Kampala Serena Hotel will transform into a stage of history, legacy, and world-class jazz, as Uganda’s foremost saxophonist, Isaiah Katumwa, celebrates 30 years of music,...
The Ruparelia Group is set to unveil its latest addition to Uganda’s luxury hospitality scene—Paradise Island Resort—in November 2025. Located on a secluded 24-acre island in the heart of Lake...
The Royal Ascot Goat Races will be happening this Saturday October 12, 2019 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. We know you have been waiting for this all year, long, so let us give you some quick reminders to help you enjoy this day smoothly. The Royal Ascot Goat Race is one of Uganda’s longest running events- started in 1993 and despite a few breaks, it remains Kampala’s most attended event. Tickets to arguably the glamorous social event are on sale at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kabira Country Club and Speke Apartments at UGX50,000 with early bird offers at Shs30, 000. VIP, which…
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Do not be rushed this weekend, enjoy The Royal Ascot Goat Races this weekend like a royal; enjoy up to 27% in discounts on accomodation and complimentary access to the goat races. The 2019 edition of the Royal Ascot Goat Races will be happening this Saturday at The expansive Speke Resort Munyonyo. The event brings together the elite class of Kampala as they enjoy music, food, fashion and performances from some of Kampala’s top artists and of course the main events, which are the goat races. It generally goes beyond watching the goat races to socializing with some of Kampala’s…
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At 63 years, billionaire Dr Sudhir’s impeccable youthful sense of style has caught the eyes of every style conscious person in Kampala. He granted our CEO Lifestyle reporter a few seconds sneak peek into his largely white wardrobe. Part of Dr. Sudhir’s shoe collection, largely consisting of white loafers, moccasins and slip-ons. He also has a penchant for white fedora hats. The billionaire says he has a weakness for Lacoste, Louis Vuitton and Tod’s white shoes. He says his favourite shopping spots are at H&M Stores and Debenhams in London and Dubai. SNOW WHITE: Part of Dr. Sudhir’s ensemble…
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A few days ago, a photo of billionaire (in dollars) Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia almost broke the internet- for the rarest of reasons; his fashion sense. While officially inaugurating his latest $10 million, 12-storey Electrical Plaza on Market Street and Kiyembe Lane in the busy downtown Kampala, the 63-year old businessman took social media by storm. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE PICTORIAL; Sneak peek into Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s wardrobe https://www.ceo.co.ug/exclusive-pictorial-sneak-peek-into-dr-sudhir-ruparelias-wardrobe/ Clad in all white- spotting skinny white ripped jeans, slightly folded at the hems and matching white shoes and milk-white cotton short sleeved shirt and a diamond stud in one of the ears,…
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Kabira Country Club, one of the Ruparelia Group hotels, yesterday August 13th broke ground for the construction of 269 serviced apartments on Old Kira Road, just next to Kabira Country…
It is official, Mark Ocitti is leaving Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) after his 3-year term elapses at the end of this month. Ocitti, is the second Ugandan to lead UBL,…
New Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Chief Executive Officer, Lilly Ajarova, on Sunday June 2nd 2019 braved the rain and chilly weather to reach the top of Mt Muhabura. Ajarova, is…
For the last 12 years, Patrick Bitature has been Umeme Limited Chairman- since 2007. He has overseen the company’s $600 million investment into restoring and expanding the country’s electricity network.
During his tenure, Umeme has connected over 1 million more customers, increasing their customers by 328.4% from 303,000 customers in 2007 to 1,300,000 customers. Distribution losses have been more than halved from, 35% to 16.6%. The power distributor has also matured into a UGX2.5 trillion company, by assets, up from UGX350.3 billion company in 2007.
In this second part of our interview, he shares with CEO East Africa Magazine Executive Editor, Muhereza Kyamutetera, Umeme’s commitment to investing in powering Uganda’s development agenda with a long-term view to creating a world-class distribution network and affordable power for all.
All work with no play literally makes Rajiv Ruparelia a dull boy! Away from Managing the Ruparelia Group conglomerate, where he is Group Managing Director, youthful Rajiv has decided to awaken the dare devil in him by joining rally driving. And typical of the Ruparelia streak, he chose to dive in mazzi mawanvu (deep waters) style- with a state of…
Following the expansion of its flagship, Speke Apartments on Wampewo Avenue, last year, Ruparelia Group, has announced the completion of yet another 83 fully furnished apartments, this time on Kitante…
