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Key ally Exposes Balondemu in alleged forgery

Kampala. A turn in a high-profile case has occurred this morning at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court exposing a city lawyer to prison over allegations of forging medical records. Ssegujja Hassan, who had been facing charges of forgery and conspiracy to commit a felony, reached a plea bargain agreement with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). He admitted guilt to all charges and was subsequently found guilty on three separate counts. For each count, he faces a penalty of either a UGX 1.5 million fine or a two-year prison sentence. As a crucial part of this agreement, Ssegujja has committed to testifying against his co-accused, Balondemu David, a prominent city lawyer and the Chairperson of the Kampala City Land Board. Sseguja confessed to helping Balondemu create fake medical documents. These documents were intended to support a […]

admin July 9, 2025

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Lawyer jailed in Justice Kanyeihamba shs200m heist

Kampala, Uganda – The State House Anti Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in a joint operation with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID1_UG) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPPUGANDA), has arraigned Obam Andrew, an advocate, before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of money laundering. Mr. Obam is accused of conspiring with Kaliisa David, a driver for Professor George Kanyeihamba, to fraudulently steal and transfer over USD 56,500 between October 2022 and September 2024. The funds were allegedly siphoned using stolen cheques belonging to Prof. Kanyeihamba. $56,500  = 202,813,530 UGX Investigators state that the stolen money was transferred to the account of Loi Advocates, where Mr. Obam is the sole signatory. He has been remanded into custody until July 14, 2025, when he is expected to enter his plea. Uganda's legal profession, like any other, has faced its share of […]

admin July 9, 2025

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Four banned from public office over forest Land

KAMPALA. The Anti-Corruption Division Court in Kampala has convicted and sentenced four individuals, including two former Lira District land officials and two businessmen, for their roles in fraudulently acquiring a title for part of the Lira Central Forest Reserve. The convicts are Omara Geoffrey, former Physical Planner of Lira, who was sentenced to pay a fine of UGX 2 million or serve four years in prison. Ocen Alwong Joseph, former Senior Land Management Officer of Lira, was fined UGX 1 million or face two years in prison. Okello Lawrence, a businessman, was sentenced to pay a fine of UGX 6.4 million or serve two years in prison. As part of his plea bargain, he has agreed to return the land title he fraudulently obtained to the Commissioner of Land Registration for cancellation. Okwiri Joel, a businessman, was fined UGX 5 […]

admin July 7, 2025

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Africans Shine Proud at London Pride

BY JAMES KABENGWA LONDON. Amid a sea of rainbow flags and roaring chants, East African voices rose today at London Pride—not just in celebration, but in defiance. For many, this was more than a march; it was a reclaiming of identity, a powerful statement against the silence and persecution faced back home. In a world where queerness is criminalized across much of East Africa, London became a sanctuary—a place where love was not just seen, but loudly affirmed. Today, East African LGBTQ+ individuals didn’t just attend Pride; they owned it, transforming the streets into a battleground for visibility, freedom, and unapologetic existence. London Pride, one of the world’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations, is more than a colorful parade—it’s a symbol of resistance, inclusion, and visibility. For East African communities like my own Uganda, particularly those from countries where LGBTQ+ identities […]

admin July 5, 2025

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SH-ACU: Businessman Charged with Gomba Land Fraud

GOMBA. A businessman, Fred Kirenga, has been charged with fraudulently procuring a Certificate of Title for land in Gomba District. He allegedly obtained a freehold title for Block 311, Plots 36 and 37, despite knowing that another title for the same land already existed. The land in question belongs to Madhvani Group Ltd, and Kirenga has been remanded until July 8, 2025. This case is part of a larger land fraud scandal involving several officials. The accused allegedly engaged in forgery, fraudulent procurement of certificates of title, and conspiracy to commit misdemeanors and felonies. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, is handling the case. The scandal involves multiple individuals, including Acting Commissioner of Surveys and Mapping Kakooza Jasper and Gomba District Deputy Resident District Commissioner Mugenyi […]

admin July 3, 2025

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SHACU targets corruption in greater Mpigi

MPIGI. The Deputy Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Mr. Israel Ochwo, has announced that the Unit has launched investigations into corruption allegations in Greater Mpigi, covering Mpigi, Butambala, and Gomba districts. Speaking live on Buwama FM, Mr. Ochwo on Wednesday morning, highlighted the Unit's past successes in tackling corruption, which he attributed to collaboration with other anti-corruption agencies. He emphasized that corruption should be shunned by all and that citizens have a crucial role to play in reporting corrupt activities. "We've launched investigations in Greater Mpigi—targeting the sale of govt jobs, misuse of the UGX 1B Road Fund, payroll fraud and financial mismanagement," Mr. Ochwo stated. He also noted that further gains could be made if all citizens partnered with anti-corruption agencies to report the corrupt and demand that action is taken against those who engage in it. […]

admin July 2, 2025

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Mpigi District Officials Charged and Remanded Over Job Bribery Scandal

KAMPALA. The Mpigi Chief Magistrates Court has charged and remanded three top district officials, including the LCV Chairperson, Martin Ssejjemba, and two District Service Commission members, Fredrick Kirumira and Sarah Nakamoga, over allegations of soliciting bribes in exchange for government jobs. According to the charges, the officials demanded bribes ranging from UGX 50,000 to UGX 15 million from job applicants. The alleged corruption was uncovered during President Museveni's Parish Development Model monitoring tour in the Greater Mpigi area, prompting him to direct the State House Anti-Corruption Unit on June 27, to arrest the officials involved. The trio was remanded until July 8, 2025, pending further investigations.

admin June 30, 2025

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How Politics Has Undermined Mainstream Media in Uganda

By RICHARD KIZZA LUGOBWA In Uganda, once regarded as a beacon of media freedom in East Africa, mainstream media now stands on increasingly fragile ground. What was once a vibrant press landscape, known for bold journalism and public engagement, has in recent years been marred by political interference, intimidation, clobbering and battering journalists and arrests which has constrained media operations. The very harsh and unbearable working environment for journalists has created a climate of fear and extreme self-censorship leading to a drastic fall in the quality of information, and journalism in general as a profession. As the 2026 general elections draw nigh, questions grow louder about the role of Uganda’s press and whether it can still fulfill its democratic mandate. The recent years have seen a dramatic change in radio and television programming with a great increase and focus on […]

admin June 28, 2025

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SH-ACU arrests Mpigi Officials Over alleged Bribery

MPIGI. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate, has arrested the Mpigi District LCV Chairperson, Martin Ssejjemba, and two District Service Commission officials, Frederick Kirumira and Sarah Nakamoga, for allegedly soliciting bribes in exchange for jobs. The SH-ACU is headed by Brg Henry Isolde, whose tenure has seen a tremendous fight against corruption. The arrests were made on June 27, 2025, following a directive from President Yoweri Museveni, who received complaints about widespread corruption in the district's recruitment process during his Parish Development Model monitoring tour on June 17, 2025. Applicants were allegedly required to pay bribes ranging from 50,000 to 15 million Ugandan shillings to be considered for employment. The suspects will be charged in court once investigations are complete. The people of Mpigi await justice, hoping this marks the beginning of a cleaner […]

admin June 28, 2025