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SH-ACU foils $4.95m Scam targeting Turkish investor

KAMPALA. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) has thwarted a $4.95 million scam targeting a Turkish investor, Furkan Gumran. The scam involved a fake Ministry of Energy supply contract for AD Blue solution. Four suspects were arrested at AHA Towers in Kampala: Dr. Mulyansaka Charles, Mwesigwa Moses, Seruma Moses, and Watum Peter. They have been paraded before the press on Tuesday. SH-ACU Deputy Head, Mr. Israel Ochwo, praised Mr. Gumran for seeking clarification before proceeding with transactions. Mr. Ochwo urged foreign investors to verify government contract proposals with SH-ACU or the State House Investors Protection Unit (SH-IPU). He commended Mr. Gumran's prudence, saying it exemplifies how investors should respond to suspicious deals. The SH-ACU is also seeking information on Ssekidde Lubowa Godfrey, a fugitive wanted for defrauding a Kenyan company of $197,670 using forged documents. “SH-ACU is committed to prevented […]

admin July 23, 2025

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From Frogs to medicine: Jim Spires’ eulogy for frog hunter doctor.

BY JIM SPIRE SSENTONGO KAMPALA. John was passionately obsessed with medicine. Unlike some of us, he knew what he wanted to become very early in life. In high school, when they started dissecting frogs in Biology, he hunted for frogs everywhere like a madman. In the exercise, which I found awful, he was already seeing himself conducting operations. When he finally became a medic, his practice remained obsessive, yet always with his signature smile. He sought for knowledge endlessly, and quietly. At the time of his death he had just finished a second Masters in Romania, for which he was paying himself. And he was talking of starting another. When he was bored, he would often pull out his iPad, and it is medical stuff you would see him reading or watching off YouTube. Whenever we were together as a […]

admin July 19, 2025

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Police officers remanded over gold robbery

KAMPALA. Four police officers from the Flying Squad Unit, Kireka based Police have been remanded to prison over allegations of robbing a businessman of gold valued at over Shs 380 million. The accused officers are Detective Superintendent James Besigye Kiguuya, Detective Corporals Simon Owona, Pracid Mulangira, and Officer Monday Tibaijuka. According to prosecutors, the officers allegedly stole one kilogram of gold worth $105,000 and $1,000 in cash from businessman John Vian Tumukunde on May 9, 2025, at Solent Avenue in Nakawa Division. The suspects reportedly used firearms and other deadly weapons during the robbery, and the prosecution claims they had planned the crime in advance. On Tuesday, the case was mentioned before Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya, who remanded the officers until July 16, 2025, to allow for further investigations. Prosecution led by Martin Odong Awiny requested an extension due […]

admin July 15, 2025

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Former Rakai District Service Commission Chairperson Sentenced for Corruption

KAMPALA. The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Uganda has convicted and sentenced Mpuga David, the former Chairperson of the Rakai District Service Commission, to five years imprisonment or a fine of UGX 7.2 million.  Mpuga was found guilty of extorting and demanding bribes from job applicants in the district, specifically soliciting UGX 20 million from a candidate seeking the position of Agricultural Officer. Mpuga's corrupt activities were uncovered after numerous public complaints were directed to the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rakai, highlighting his persistent demands for bribes associated with job vacancies.  The Brig. Henry Isoke led State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate, arrested Mpuga and charged him with three counts of corruption. As part of a plea bargain, Mpuga refunded the victim UGX 30 million and agreed not to serve in any […]

admin July 15, 2025

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Museveni’s coffee Act a poverty tool and testament of corruption

  By RICHARD KIZZA LUGOBWA A controversial law dubbed the National Coffee (Amendment) Act has since its first reading in March, passing in November, and assent in December 2024 continues to provoke questions and contention regards the government’s ulterior motive. The government framed the bill as part of its RAPEX (Rationalization of Agencies and Public Expenditure) policy, launched in February 2021 to reduce redundancy and rein in administrative costs. Proponents of the law argued that the amendment aimed at streamlining government and cutting costs by integrating the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze emphasized that embedding UCDA within MAAIF would “streamline operations, and eliminate bloated structures and functional ambiguities”. However, growing opposition from MPs, farmers and analysts suggests deeper motives at play, raising fierce accusations that President […]

admin July 13, 2025

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Twende Zetu Butiama Pilgrimage Safari Launched to Promote Integrity and Unity

KAMPALA. The 2nd Twende Zetu Butiama Pilgrimage Safari was launched at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, bringing together dignitaries, youth, and stakeholders to commemorate the legacy of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and 25 years of the revived East African Community. The youth-led journey, organized by Afrika Mashariki Fest, aims to promote EAC integration, the Kiswahili language, and moral values. Brig Gen Henry Isoke, Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, emphasized the importance of upholding Nyerere's incorruptible legacy, saying, "Twende Zetu Butiama is more than a safari; it is a pilgrimage of conscience." He urged Ugandans, especially youth, to embody Mwalimu's character, highlighting true leadership's selflessness, integrity, and service. The launch event was attended by high-profile guests, including Tanzania's High Commissioner to Uganda, Amb. Maj Gen Paul Kisesa Simuli, Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, Amb. Joash Maangi, and […]

admin July 11, 2025

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Gomba District Officials Charged with Extortion

Gomba. Three senior officials from Gomba District, including two District Service Commission members and the District Inspector of Schools, have been charged with extortion and soliciting bribes for government jobs. Mugerwa John Bosco, Chairperson of the Gomba District Service Commission, Muwonge Michael, Secretary of the Commission, and Lwanga Charles, District Inspector of Schools, were arraigned before the Grade 1 Magistrate Court in Gomba District on July 10, 2025. The officials allegedly conspired to extort money from job applicants, demanding bribes ranging from UGX 1 million to UGX 20 million in exchange for job placements between February and November 2024. Some victims reportedly received senior positions within the district after paying the bribes. Lwanga Charles is also accused of extorting funds from head teachers by promising improved postings and promotions Charges and Remand The officials face charges of Demanding Money with […]

admin July 11, 2025

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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