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ANTI CORRUPTION WEEK 2024

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Court Remands Official Over SAGE Fund Theft

TORORO. Tororo District Court has remanded Asangai David, a Community Development Officer, until March 19, 2025, accused of theft of millions of shillings meant for the elderly and war recovery programs. He arraignment is the effort by the State House Anti Corruption Unit (SH-A U), the Uganda Police and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. David faces charges of theft and conspiracy to commit a felony linked to the misappropriation of millions of shillings from the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) program, designed to support elderly citizens in Tororo and Busia districts. Prosecutors allege that in 2023, David conspired with accomplices—still at large—to divert funds earmarked for vulnerable elderly beneficiaries across multiple subcounties. The stolen funds were part of a national initiative to alleviate poverty among Uganda’s aging population. Investigations further reveal that David is implicated in […]

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Brig Isoke hosts UK Anti-Corruption, Shares Strategies

KAMPALA. As part of Anti-Corruption week efforts, Brig Gen Henry Isoke of State House Anti-Corruption Unit hosted UK consultant Nicholas Rowell. Rowell's presentation focused on stopping the supply side of corruption through implementing strong internal controls and compliance programs in both public and private institutions. Rowell stressed the importance of enacting laws mandating anti-corruption measures and policies to prevent corrupt practices. He highlighted the significance of regularly updating internal controls, monitoring transactions, and conducting random audits to eliminate corruption effectively. Identifying red flags and addressing them promptly was also emphasized as vital in combating corruption. Tailoring compliance needs according to the size and corruption risks of different institutions is essential, Rowell noted. He outlined specific procedures that institutions should prioritize to enhance compliance and encouraged collaboration among Anti-Corruption Agencies in Uganda to maximize their collective impact. Inspector General of Government […]