Beti Kamya Blasts Contractor After Fatal Crash Kills Rajiv Ruparelia
Kampala, Uganda – May 5, 2025 – Uganda’s Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, has condemned what she described as gross negligence by road contractors following the tragic death of businessman Rajiv Ruparelia in a fiery car accident along the Southern Bypass near the Busabala flyover.
Rajiv, the son of business mogul Sudhir Ruparelia, had returned to Uganda from London to attend a wedding and was en route to Munyonyo when his vehicle crashed into unmarked barricades set up along the road—lacking any reflectors or warning signs. The impact caused the car to overturn and burst into flames, killing him on the spot.
Speaking to reporters from the Ruparelia residence in Kololo, Kamya called the incident “terrible” and pointed to a larger issue of contractors ignoring road safety obligations.
“It’s heartbreaking. Contractors must know that their responsibility doesn’t end at building roads. Safety must be part of the infrastructure. How can you place barricades without reflectors? That’s what everyone is asking,” Kamya lamented.
She further criticized the failure to install proper road signage, noting that many lives have been lost due to similar oversights, though not as publicly highlighted because the victims were not as prominent as Rajiv.
“Let’s be honest—many Ugandans have died in road accidents because of missing safety features. Rajiv’s case is just getting more attention because of his profile,” she added.
When asked whether her office would investigate or prosecute those responsible, Kamya responded that the priority for now is to lay Rajiv to rest.
The untimely death of Rajiv has triggered national mourning, with top government officials, business leaders, and cultural figures paying their respects to the Ruparelia family.
