“We must work together to clean up our local government offices at every level. Public jobs are a trust, not a commodity for sale. Corruption has no place in public service, and anyone found responsible should be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he added. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has revealed […]
The arrests are part of the ongoing nationwide #ExposeTheCorrupt campaign being spearheaded by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, aimed at exposing and holding accountable corrupt officials in local governments. The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded two senior officials from Bulambuli District on charges of abuse of office, causing financial loss and neglect of […]
Investigators allege that the syndicate collected money from job applicants with promises of securing employment. However, many victims reportedly never received the jobs they had been promised, prompting whistleblowers to report the matter to the authorities. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested three officials from Kayunga District over their alleged involvement in a job-selling […]
Two officials of Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) have been remanded to prison after being charged with allegedly stealing more than sh100m meant to support beneficiaries of the government’s Emyooga programme in Entebbe Municipality. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Uganda Police Force and the Office of the Director of […]
Investigators further allege that after receiving the shipment, Muwonge and his accomplices cut off communication with the Turkish company and allegedly placed the fertilizer on the Ugandan market for sale without making payment. A businessman accused of orchestrating a multi-billion-shilling fertilizer fraud has been arraigned before the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court and remanded until May […]
According to investigators, Okello Samuel frequently obtained fuel without proper authorization or documentation and allegedly diverted it for unknown purposes. Two Ngora District officials and a private contractor have been charged before the Ngora Grade One Magistrates Court over the alleged mismanagement of funds intended for road works. The suspects—Opio Stanislas Francis, the Acting District […]
Fr. Kiibi added that investigations into the alleged embezzlement are already underway by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, and those found culpable will be held accountable. Rev. Fr. Deogratius Kiibi, Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Parish Mpigi, has assured parishioners that the State House Anti-Corruption Unit has begun investigating individuals accused of embezzling funds from […]
The court further heard that the accused allegedly engaged in money laundering by channeling the funds through various accounts to conceal their origin. A Kampala-based businessman has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of fraud, money laundering, and impersonation in connection with a scheme that allegedly defrauded foreign investors of over sh1.1bn. Gilbert […]
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. Makerere Guild Candidates Warned Against Using Non-Students in Campaign Activities Three senior administrators from Iganga Technical Institute have been remanded to prison over their alleged involvement in a […]
According to preliminary investigations, the officials are accused of orchestrating irregular recruitment practices that favored their close relatives — including children and spouses — for coveted public service positions. In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Mityana District, four senior district officials have been arrested over allegations of abuse of office […]