Tag Archives: Corruption

Authorities in Kween District have uncovered an alleged identity fraud racket in the Parish Development Model (PDM), where the same individuals repeatedly accessed government funds using other people’s names and National Identification Numbers (NINs), denying genuine beneficiaries access to the government’s flagship poverty alleviation programme. The alleged fraud was uncovered during a sample audit of PDM SACCOs. A probe …

The cost of the Busega–Mpigi Expressway project is setto rise to about Shs 2 trillion by the time it is completed, up from the initial estimate of about Shs 600 billion, according to Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama. Byamukama attributed the escalating cost to project delays, design revisions, funding interruptions and alleged corruption within the ministry of Works and …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded two senior Bulambuli District officials on charges of abuse of office, causing financial loss, and neglect of duty following investigations into the alleged misuse of public funds. The accused, Eng. Walimbwa Paul, the Bulambuli District Engineer, and Dr. Mulongo Muhamed Richard, the District Health Officer, were arraigned by the …

Hajjat Hanifah Karadi On behalf of Nkuyege Think Tank and all the patriots of Uganda Plus stake holders in development, I take this opportunity to commend and encourage Hon. Minister Balam for this bold step of conducting physical checks and spot visits in districts across the country. × For too long, we have read reports, but reports do not build …

Viewers: 60,002 By Spy Uganda The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, has urged more than 1,000 Ugandan nationals recently repatriated from South Africa to embrace patriotism, integrity and hard work as they rebuild their lives and contribute to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. Brig. Gen. Isoke made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing the …

× JINJA, Uganda — The Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has directed Jinja District Chief Administrative Officer Lilian Nakamatte to step aside pending an investigation into allegations of corruption and maladministration. Barugahara issued the order during a special sitting of the Jinja District Council at district headquarters, after Speaker Simon Kibombo tabled a memorandum accusing Nakamatte of abetting corruption and …

Viewers: 100,003 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Kabarole– A new political chapter has officially opened in Kabarole District following the swearing-in of newly elected LC5 Chairperson Kimome Ruben Araali, popularly known as “Makubebe,” who took oath on Friday afternoon, at the Kabarole District headquarters in Kitumba amid optimism, political symbolism, and renewed expectations from residents across Tooro sub-region. Kimome, a …

By Aggrey Baba The Woman Representative for Bukedea District in Parliament and former Speaker Rt.Hon. Anita Annet Among now faces an expanding corruption investigation that could, if proven in court, expose her to a combined maximum sentence of up to 27 years in prison as state anti-graft agencies tighten scrutiny over her wealth, conduct, and past parliamentary transactions.   The …

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda  A political storm is rapidly brewing inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after outgoing State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) John Mulimba launched a blistering attack on top party officials, accusing them of commercialising internal elections through massive bribery, voter manipulation, and abuse of power. In explosive remarks that have sent shockwaves …

Viewers: 50,031 By Spy Uganda  A political storm is rapidly brewing inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after outgoing State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) John Mulimba launched a blistering attack on top party officials, accusing them of commercialising internal elections through massive bribery, voter manipulation, and abuse of power. In explosive remarks that have sent shockwaves …