The trio faces multiple charges, including abuse of office, embezzlement, and forgery. Court proceedings resulted in their remand until March 31, 2026, as investigations and prosecution continue.
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Three senior administrators from Iganga Technical Institute have been remanded to prison over their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme that cost the government nearly sh1 billion.
The suspects—Eliachu David, the institute’s Principal; Wabwire Benedict, Deputy Principal; and Ajuna Damali, Senior Accounts Assistant and Bursar—were on Thursday arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court.
The prosecution was led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
The trio faces multiple charges, including abuse of office, embezzlement, and forgery. Court proceedings resulted in their remand until March 31, 2026, as investigations and prosecution continue.
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According to prosecutors, the accused allegedly abused their positions between 2024 and 2025 by circumventing established procurement procedures for personal gain. It is claimed that they orchestrated a fraudulent payment scheme that led to the loss of sh983,480,000 from the institute.
Investigations indicate that the officials authorized payments to Basaam General Merchandise and Supplies Ltd, purportedly for the supply of food items to the institute. However, this claim has been strongly disputed.
Further findings revealed that no food supplies were ever delivered. The company in question reportedly confirmed to investigators that it had not conducted any transactions involving the supply of food items to the institute, raising serious concerns about forged documentation and fictitious procurement processes.
The case adds to a growing list of anti-corruption prosecutions targeting abuse of public office in Uganda’s government institutions, as authorities intensify efforts to hold officials accountable for misuse of public funds.
