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SH-ACU Targets Corrupt Officials in Masaka

MASAKA. The state House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has arraigned Mutebi John Rogers, Bbale Joseph, and Matovu John at the Masaka Chief Magistrates Court on charges of theft and neglect of duty and alleged misappropriation of funds meant for PDM SACCO members in Bukakata Sub-County, Masaka District. Mutebi and Bbale are accused of embezzling millions between December 2023 and October 2024, while Matovu, an Agricultural Officer/Focal Person for Masaka District, is charged with failing in his oversight duties regarding the PDM SACCOs in the district. The accused have been remanded until December 23, 2024. These high-profile arrests come in the wake of a thorough inspection tour and public meeting spearheaded by Hon. Rose Lily Akello, the Minister of Ethics and Integrity, aimed at addressing service […]

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SH-ACU operation nabs Masaka Land Dealer

MASAKA: The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) continues to achieve notable success in the battle against corruption as exemplified by the recent arrest of Kasirye Elias, a well-known land dealer and lender in Masaka. Mr Kasirye, notorious for unlawfully evicting individuals through deceptive court orders, was finally captured by the Brig Henry Isoke led SH-ACU investigators working alongside the Uganda police following a series of complaints regarding his illegal actions. Kasirye, primarily operating in Lukaya, faced legal consequences as he was brought before the Masaka chief Magistrate on October 28, 2024. He was charged with multiple offenses, including causing harm, forcible entry, illegal eviction, and theft. The prosecution disclosed that Kasirye colluded with the daughters of the late Lukwago Francis to fabricate a retroactively dated agreement in 2018, falsely asserting ownership of land with eucalyptus trees. This fraudulent agreement aimed […]