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The untimely death of Rajiv Ruparelia, the son of prominent Ugandan businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, has left the business community in shock.
Close friends are now concerned about the emotional toll the tragedy may take on Sudhir's health.
Rajiv perished in a car accident on the morning of May 3, 2025, while driving on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway,
Reports indicate that his Nissan GTR lost control after hitting temporary pavements, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire.
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Rajiv succumbed to the injuries on the spot. Authorities have confirmed that there was no chance of survival, with his body being severely burned.
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Concern Among Business Community for Sudhir’s Health
The deceased is said to have been an integral part of his father’s business empire.
Issa Ssekitto, the spokesperson for the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) and a close friend of Sudhir, voiced concern for the businessman’s wellbeing.
“We are all worried about how Sudhir will handle this tragic loss and how he’ll emerge out of it. You know, at his age, it’s not uncommon for health to become a concern after such a loss,” he said.
“We are hoping that those close to him will be there to support him…help him understand that his child is gone and to pray that God grants him eternal life.”
According to Ssekitto, Rajiv had been closely involved in his father’s business affairs, with many of Sudhir’s major decisions being delegated to him.
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Ruparelia’s Friends Rally in Support
On Saturday morning, many of Sudhir’s close friends and family members, including prominent figures such as the Minister of Security, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, gathered at Speke Resort in Munyonyo to offer their condolences and show their support.