Ruparelia family asks for privacy ahead of son Rajiv's cremation
They have also announced that Rajiv will be cremated in Kampala on Tuesday. He died on Saturday in an early morning car crash on the Entebbe-Kampala Expressway.
Rajiv Ruparelia was tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia's only son. (Archives)
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The family of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, the son of Ugandan tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has requested privacy as they cope with his death.
They have also announced that Rajiv will be cremated in Kampala on Tuesday.
He died on Saturday in an early morning car crash on the Entebbe-Kampala Expressway.
▪️ What caused Rajiv's fatal crash
The charred remains of the car that crashed and killed Rajiv on May 3, 2025. (Courtesy)
Specifically, the fatality happened at the Busabala flyover traffic lights in Makindye-Ssabagabo, Wakiso district.
Rajiv was a solo occupant of the Nissan GTR that was moving from Kajjansi towards Munyonyo.
Police said their preliminary investigations had indicated that the driver lost control of the vehicle after colliding with concrete barriers placed at the roundabout section of the flyover.
The vehicle subsequently overturned and caught fire, leading to the instant death of Rajiv, a man also known for his passion for car racing.
CCTV footage showed the car speeding on the stretch shortly before the crash that happened just before 2am.
Police said they were investigating the exact cause of the crash, with distressing images of the mangled, charred vehicle shared widely on social media.
Grainy footage captured by onlookers showed firefighters extinguishing the fire.
Rajiv, who was 35 at the time of his death and the only son of Sudhir, was burned beyond recognition.
He was the managing director of Ruparelia Group of Companies, a privately owned conglomerate that includes hotels and schools.
▪️ Rajiv Ruparelia: A legacy of passion, leadership
Rajiv had a passion for rally driving. (Archives)
Meanwhile, mourners — including high-profile officials and friends — gathered at the plush Ruparelia residence in Kololo to condole with the grieving family.
The vigil at the home will continue until the cremation ceremony that will take place at the Hindu crematorium in Lugogo at 2:30 pm, according to the official statement released by the family.
The Ruparelia family asked that their privacy "be respected during this tough and trying time".