Residents of Busega Kigwanya Village and surrounding areas have called on authorities to re-arrest Nampeera Julian Senoga, a 40-year-old woman accused in a case that has stirred concern within the community.

The incident, which reportedly occurred on January 10, 2025, in Makulubita Village, has drawn widespread attention from both residents and local leaders. According to sources, Julian was allegedly found with Nakimuli Grace following a tip-off from her sister-in-law, Najjuka Maria.

Family members of the late Joseph Senoga have since publicly distanced themselves from Julian, stating that they do not support her alleged actions. The situation reportedly escalated when residents gathered at the scene before police intervened to restore order.

Julian was later taken to Makulubita Police Station, where authorities recorded a case of alleged “unnatural offence” under reference number SD/011/01/2025. She was subsequently released on police bond but is said to have failed to meet the required reporting conditions.

Her reported disappearance has fueled frustration among residents, many of whom are now urging law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to locate and re-arrest her. Community members say the matter should be handled firmly within the framework of the law.

Several residents also expressed concern about the potential influence such incidents may have on young people, calling for increased community awareness and stronger guidance initiatives.

Local leaders have, however, urged calm and restraint, warning against mob action and emphasising the importance of allowing the justice system to take its course.

Police sources indicate that the suspect’s whereabouts remain unknown, with unconfirmed reports suggesting she may have fled the country. Authorities have noted that additional measures, including possible international cooperation, could be considered as part of ongoing efforts to trace her.

Law enforcement agencies have appealed to the public to provide any credible information that may assist in the investigation, while reiterating the importance of upholding due process.

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Renowned businessman Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a public warning about a fraudulent social media account impersonating him on X (formerly Twitter). The account in question, operating under the handle @RupareliaSudhi has been flagged by Sudhir as completely fake and unauthorized.

In a statement released on Wednesday Sudhir clarified that he does not own or operate any account on X, and emphasized that any content shared under the impersonating handle is misleading and should be ignored.

“It has come to my attention that a fake account impersonating me has been created on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @RupareliaSudhi,” Sudhir stated.

He noted, “I would like to categorically state that I do not own or operate any account on X. Any communications or posts from that account should be disregarded as fraudulent and misleading.”

The billionaire chairman of the Ruparelia Group further appealed to members of the public to take caution and act swiftly to prevent potential scams or misinformation spread through the impersonating account.

“I urge the public to treat this account with caution and report it to the platform for immediate action,” he said.

The emergence of the fake account raises concerns about the increasing trend of online impersonation targeting high-profile individuals in Uganda. Such incidents not only pose risks of reputational damage but may also be exploited to defraud unsuspecting members of the public through false investment offers, donation schemes or misleading political or business commentary.

Dr. Ruparelia joins a growing list of Ugandan public figures and business leaders who have become victims of digital impersonation in recent years, a challenge that social media platforms continue to grapple with, despite growing calls for stricter identity verification protocols.

However much Uganda is strengthening its cyber laws and digital safety campaigns, the public is advised to verify sources of information, avoid engaging with suspicious accounts and report impersonators to relevant authorities or platforms.

The real Ruparelia Group continues to communicate through its official channels, including its verified website and corporate social media handles.

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The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon has opened a national stakeholders’ workshop to kickstart the elections of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees.

In his keynote address, Justice Byabakama highlighted the constitutional foundation of the SIGs elections, underscoring the importance of affirmative action enshrined in Article 32 of the 1995 Constitution.

“It is this provision that forms the basis for conducting elections for leaders for Special Interest Groups,” he noted, referring to the representation of youth, older persons, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and workers, among others,” he said.

With the nomination of candidates concluded on June 10th, the Commission has now entered what the Chairperson described as “a critical stage” in the implementation of the electoral roadmap.

“The elections of SIGs Committees from Village to National Level… started with the nomination of candidates, which commenced on Monday, 2nd June, 2025 and concluded yesterday,” he stated.

The elections are aimed at constituting SIGs Committees across all administrative levels from parishes to districts and forming the electoral colleges that will later elect representatives to both Local Government Councils and Parliament.

Justice Byabakama emphasized that these committees serve not only an electoral purpose but also play an advisory and advocacy role.

“The SIGs Committees are also responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of policies and programmes… and liaise with the Government on the needs, challenges, and other issues affecting Youth, PWDs, and Older Persons,” he said.

Byabakama praised the progress made so far on the electoral roadmap. Among key milestones achieved since July 2024 are the demarcation of electoral areas, re-organisation of polling stations, identification of PWDs on the Voters Register and recruitment of over 13,000 temporary election officials.

“Stakeholder engagement, including voter education, has been continuous to achieve mass awareness and hence an informed and supportive stakeholder base,” he added.

Byabakama called on stakeholders to uphold peace, transparency, and inclusiveness throughout the election process.

“A credible, peaceful, free and fair electoral process is the responsibility of not only the Commission, but all stakeholders involved. Upholding the values of transparency, tolerance, respect for diverse political views, and respect of human rights will strengthen the integrity of our electoral processes and foster public confidence,” he said.

He appealed for enthusiastic participation and civic responsibility. “We call upon you… to mobilize people within your circles of influence to fully participate in these processes,” Justice Byabakama urged. “As the Commission, we commit to delivering these elections with transparency, professionalism, and impartiality.”

The SIGs elections represent the first phase of the 2025/2026 General Elections, and their success, the EC says, will lay the foundation for the credibility and inclusiveness of the broader national electoral process.

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