KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Anti-Corruption Court of Uganda has remanded two senior officials of Kamuli District Local Government on charges related to the embezzlement of over six hundred million Shillings (UGX 600M) meant for critical roadworks.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The accused are Mukiibi Nasser, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and Kifuuse Alex, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO). They both face serious charges of Abuse of Office and Causing Financial Loss to the government.
The officials were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court following their arrest in a joint operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
It is alleged that between May and June 2025, the two officials, in concert with an accomplice still at large, orchestrated a scheme to siphon funds allocated for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Nawanyago-Kisozi Road.
In their official capacities, the CAO and CFO are accused of arbitrarily and irregularly processing and approving payments to various suppliers for services and goods that were never delivered.
The listed beneficiaries of the fraudulent transactions include Raven Knights Ltd, Total Uganda Limited, and the District Engineer, Mr. Mufumba Daniel.
The payments were purportedly for fuel, construction materials, diversion and traffic control signs, allowances, and other items essential for the roadworks scheduled for the Financial Year 2024/2025.
Prosecutors revealed that the funds for rehabilitating the crucial Nawanyago-Kisozi Road were fully disbursed, yet no work was ever done.
Citing the need for further investigations and risks of witness interference, the prosecution secured a remand order. The Chief Magistrate adjourned the case, sending both officials to prison until January 20, 2026.
Kamuli residents voiced outrage and heartbreak, stating that the alleged theft of road funds by local leaders betrayed years of suffering on a dilapidated road, though they still hope for justice.
The case has drawn national attention, highlighting ongoing challenges in local government financial management and the tangible impact of corruption on service delivery.
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