Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, Kenya, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli, to Luzira Prison over allegations of causing a financial loss of sh494 million to the Government and abuse of office. Kiguli, 59, appeared before Principal Magistrate Christopher Opit at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of the Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, on a string of corruption-related charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and causing financial loss amounting to more than Shs27 billion. The accused are Chris Obore Ariko, …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, for dealing with suspect property in a high-profile case involving the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga ruled that Nandutu had sufficient reason …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has convicted and sentenced two former officials and two businessmen involved in the fraudulent procurement of land within the Lira Central Forest Reserve. Geoffrey Omara, the former physical planner and senior land management officer attached to Lira District Local …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to six out of the nine government officials implicated in causing a financial loss of 60 billion shillings through the manipulation of payment systems. The court, presided over by Justice Lawrence Gidudu, granted bail to the six …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has issued criminal summons against Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu Kimono requiring her to appear in court next month and be charged with causing government financial loss of 1.5 billion shillings. The summons were issued against her by the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has dismissed an application made by State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agness Nandutu, to halt her trial in connection with the iron sheets scandal. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga ruled against Nandutu’s request to forward her case to the Constitutional Court …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Judge Lawrence Gidudu has fixed July 4th as the date to decide on whether individuals implicated in the diversion of iron sheets and property under their ministries and departments can be legally held accountable. Justice Gidudu’s ruling will have a great …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Joshua Abaho the Senior Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Karamoja Affairs to Luzira Prison on charges of corruption and conspiring with his boss Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu to defraud the government of its iron sheets. Abaho on Thursday …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has sentenced former Soroti University Secretary Ruth Achimo Etibot to five years in jail after being found guilty on charges related to diversion of more than 1 billion shillings for the University. The Court presided over by Lady …
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