US EditionRajiv Ruparelia: Millionaire's son dies in car accident hours before close friend’s wedding
- Rajiv Ruparelia, managing director of Uganda's Ruparelia Group, died instantly in a single-vehicle accident at approximately 1:54 a.m. On May 3, 2025, when his car collided with barriers on a flyover in the Wakiso District.
- Driving near a roundabout on the flyover, his Nissan GTR struck temporary barriers, leading the car to overturn and ignite in flames; authorities are still investigating the incident to establish the precise cause.
- Rajiv played a key role in expanding the Ruparelia Group's diversified interests across real estate, education, banking, hospitality, agriculture, and media while leading the family business.
- In 2016, Rajiv generated employment opportunities for 300 Ugandans through the Group, a milestone unmatched by other Ugandan companies that year, and in 2024, he was honored as one of Africa’s top 100 young leaders under 40.
- His death sent shockwaves through Uganda's business community and raises questions about the Ruparelia Group's future leadership and strategy.
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