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Balondemu remanded in fresh forgery allegations

KAMPALA. Embattled Kampala District Land Board David Balondemu has been arraigned in court and remanded in a series of forgery allegations against him. Balondemu was arraigned in the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, facing charges of forgery and conspiracy to commit a felony. The court heard that he allegedly forged medical documents to support his bail application, in relation to accusations of obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to defraud over UGX 2.2 Billion from an American Company, KG Unlimited LL.C. He has been remanded until October 22, 2024, after his arrest by detectives from the State House Anti Corruption Unit and other security agencies upon his arrival from Dubai. This recent arrest follows the reinstatement of his fraud cases, including alleged involvement in money laundering and fraudulent property transfer charges. Balondemu denied the […]

admin October 15, 2024

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Just in: Roko bangs doors on LoP Ssenyonyi

The Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has today been denied access to Roko Construction's office premises during an oversight visit. Ssenyonyi had led the Shadow Cabinet to assess the use of Shs260b of taxpayers' funds, stating the value for money is yet to be seen. To his shock, the guards at the offices stood their grounds as they kept the doors closed and shut. See below for video: https://x.com/LoP_Uganda/status/1845745268529996211?t=1z4nC_33LP2z6Q2qBoeusQ&s=19

admin October 14, 2024

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Lawyer Balondemu back into custody after Entebe airport arrest

Kampala. The chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, David Balondemu, also owner of M/s Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates, is back into custody to face charges of falsifying medical records to secure a court bail. Balondemu is also under scrutiny in reinstated charges following investigations by the Brig Henry Isoke led State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) regarding gold scams and other alleged sham transactions. State owned newspaper, New Vision quoting police sources reported on Monday Balondemu was arrested soon after landing at Entebe International Airport as he returned from Dubai on Friday. In SH-ACU’s investigations, it is alleged Balondemu, through his law firms M/s Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates, is implicated in several cases of alleged fraud. One prominent case involves the accused defrauding Guner Kuzu Construction Limited, a Turkish Company, of a substantial amount totaling USD 3,806,885 (approximately […]

admin October 14, 2024

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SH-ACU led operation sees six Gold Scammers Arrested, Remanded in Entebbe

ENTEBE. In a major breakthrough for the fight against illegal dealing in minerals, six suspects, some Entebe Airport staff have been arrested and charged for a gold scam at Entebbe International Airport. The suspects were apprehended following a directive from the President of Uganda, who instructed the Anti-Graft Unit (SHACU) to investigate the matter. The operation, which took place on 30th September 2024, involved a collaborative effort between SHACU, the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The team targeted individuals involved in the illegal trade of minerals, particularly gold, at the airport. Among the arrested suspects are prominent figures such as Kananura Daniel, a businessman, Mpomba Richard and Muhwezi Benon, both clearing agents at Entebbe International Airport, Nkahirwa Pascal, a clearing agent in Kampala, Mujuzi John Keneddy, a cleaner at the airport, […]

admin October 11, 2024

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SH-ACU arrests town agents, two others over PDM fraud

KABAROLE. Four people have been arrested in connection with allegations of extorting money from numerous members of various SACCOs and enterprise groups in Kabarole. Kobusingye Esther, who serves as the Town Agent for Kibasi ward in Kibasi Town Council, along with Godfrey Busingye, Town Agent for Kinyererezi ward in Kijura Town Council, are currently facing charges before the Chief Magistrates Court in Fortportal. Additionally, two leaders from the PDM SACCO are involved in this case. They include Fred, the Chairperson of Kabedde Ward PDM SACCO, and Mugabe Robert, the Vice Chairperson of Kibedde ward PDM SACCO, all hailing from Kabarole district. The charges they are facing revolve around allegations of extorting money from numerous members of various SACCOs and enterprise groups. The accused individuals are accused of engaging in fraudulent activities between November 2023 and September 2024. During this period, […]

admin October 8, 2024

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SH-ACU arrests corrupt district boss

KAMPALA. State House anti-corruption Unit (SH-ACU) in its dedication to fighting against corruption until the nation reaches a pivotal moment and eliminate this wrongdoing has arraigned a district boss in court. Mr. Mpuga David, the Chairperson of the Rakai District Service Commission, was captured following numerous complaints by SH-ACU led by Gen. Henry Isoke. On Monday, the 7th of January 2024, Mr. Mpuga faced three corruption charges in the Anti-Corruption Court after being accused of soliciting and receiving UGX 20 million from a job applicant in exchange for securing a position as an Agricultural Officer in Rakai District. Despite the payment made, no job offer materialized. Mr. Mpuga refutes all allegations brought against him. The arrest of the accused was carried out jointly by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Uganda Police, and the Office of the Director of Public […]

admin October 8, 2024

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Balondemu fraud charges reinstated as he countersues for shs20bn compensation

KAMPALA. In a dramatic turn of events, the government of Uganda has launched fresh legal proceedings against David Balondemu, a well-known city lawyer and the head of the Kampala district land board, over allegations of fraud. In response, Balondemu has pivoted his legal strategy by filing a civil lawsuit against the Attorney General and a Korean investor, seeking a hefty compensation of 20 billion Ugandan shillings. This move comes after previous criminal charges against him were dismissed by the courts as being malicious. Documents from the civil court, overseen by deputy registrar Simon Kintu Zirintuusa, reveal that the defendants have a limited time frame of 15 days to present their defense against these legal actions. As Balondemu gears up for legal confrontation with both the government and the investor, security agencies have swiftly moved to reinstate the dropped charges by […]

admin September 25, 2024

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Museveni fires KCCA’s Kisaka, two others over Kiteezi garbage deaths

In a shocking move, President Yoweri Museveni has fired KCCA top bosses following the death of more than 30 people in the Kiteezi garbage slide. Museveni ordered Kampala minister Minsa Kabanda to immediately fire KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi and the director for public health, Dr Daniel Okello. Below is the full letter from President Museveni In a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster, H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda has exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss several key officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in the public interest due to significant evidence of criminal negligence. The President has dismissed the following KCCA officials: Mrs. Dorothy Kisaka                     -Executive Director Engineer David […]

admin September 25, 2024

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Fraudsters remanded in Gomba land theft

MPIGI. In a significant development this afternoon, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have brought forward four suspects before the Chief Magistrate's Court of Mpigi.  The individuals have been accused of engaging in fraudulent activities related to land ownership in Gomba District, involving the procurement of a Certificate of Title through deceptive means.   The accused named as Kiweewa Burton Mugagga, Mubiru Joseph alias Yozefu alias Kyakwambala, Kifampa John, and Mayanja John Robert, along with other unidentified accomplices, are alleged to have conspired to unlawfully obtain certificates of title for prime land measuring approximately one square mile in Gomba.  The case involves charges such as Fraudulent Procurement of a Certificate of Title, Providing False Information to Public Officials, Perjury, and Conspiracy to Commit […]

admin September 20, 2024

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Is Gashumba running to exile or getting married? 

KAMPALA. Renowned political activist, Frank Gashumba, took to social media on Tuesday with a cryptic message hinting at "big news coming" just days he had said he renewed all his visas. The enigmatic post has sparked speculation among his followers and the political community alike, as Gashumba's reputation for unveiling impactful revelations precedes him.  “I think he is running to exile. You see his open mindedness has earned him both love and hate among the opposition and his PLU camp,” one of his fans told the Daily Secrets. Gashumba is the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) vice chairman for central region.  Sources close to some people close to top Uganda Peoples Defense Forces generals who had thought they would take the mantle after President Yoweri Museveni are reportedly discomfortable with the way Gashumba has marketed a rather hitherto unpopular Gen Muhoozi […]

admin September 18, 2024