Zul and Yasmin Rupani
Zul and Yasmin Rupani were on one of the first charter flights from Uganda to Canada in 1972. Their wedding was held on the same day as Idi Amin’s expulsion announcement on August 4th 1972.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Rupani recall fond memories of growing up in Uganda. From excellent schools to relaxed livelihoods, they were intent on remaining in Uganda for the rest of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Rupani were educated in England in business and worked as accountants in Uganda. Once they arrived in Canada, they both sought employment opportunities in their fields of expertise. Zul and Yasmin both held successful careers in accounting positions in
Canada along with starting a successful retail business.
Currently, Mr. And Mrs. Rupani are retired after over 40 years of work in Canada. They recall the joys of parenthood and are currently pursuing several personal hobbies including traveling and gardening.
This oral history was conducted in Zul and Yasmin’s home in Toronto