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Ugandan MPs Summoned in Major Corruption Probe

30 Members of Parliament have been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala, for questioning over corruption allegations

What you need to know:

  • In a significant escalation of the anti-corruption campaign, 30 Members of Parliament have been called to the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) in Kibuli, Kampala.
  • These legislators, representing various political parties, are accused of participating in a scheme to influence Budget procedures by purportedly accepting kickbacks in exchange for approving Budget allocations.

In a significant escalation of the anti-corruption campaign, 30 Members of Parliament have been called to the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) in Kibuli, Kampala. They are being questioned regarding allegations of corruption.

These legislators, representing various political parties, are accused of participating in a scheme to influence Budget procedures by purportedly accepting kickbacks in exchange for approving Budget allocations.

The summonses follow President Museveni’s disclosure of compelling evidence pointing to corruption within Parliament and involving staff from the Ministry of Finance.

The MPs are required to appear at the CID headquarters on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at 10:30 AM to address corruption-related inquiries.

Among those summoned are:

  • Hon. Elijah Okupa, MP for Kasilo County
  • Hon. Abdul Katuntu, MP for Bugweri County
  • Hon. Harold Muhindo, MP for Bukonzo East
  • Hon. Peter Mugema Panadol, MP for Iganga Municipality
  • Hon. Iddi Isabirye, MP for Bunya South
  • Hon. Ferigo Kambale, MP for Kasese Municipality
  • Hon. Florence Asiimwe, Masindi Woman MP
  • Hon. Herbert Ariko, MP for Soroti City East
  • Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, MP for Nakawa East
  • Hon. Francis Mwijukye, MP for Buwhweju County
  • Hon. Alex Ruhunda, MP for Fort Portal Municipality
  • Hon. Silas Aogon, MP for Kumi Municipality
  • Hon. Mwanga Kivumbi, MP for Butambala
  • Hon. Sanon Bwiire, MP for Bulamogi County
  • Hon. Aisha Kabanda, MP for Butambala
  • Hon. Mariam Naigaga, MP for Namutumba
  • Hon. Joyce Bagala, MP for Mityana
  • Hon. Theodore Sekikubo, MP for Lwemiyaga County
  • Hon. Sowedi Kitanywa, MP for Busongora North Kasese
  • Hon. Asumani Basalirwa, MP for Bugiri Municipality
  • Hon. Geoffrey Ekanya, MP for Tororo County North
  • Hon. Daniel Kimosho, MP for Kazo County
  • Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywewolo, MP for West Budama North
  • Hon. Kamara John Nizeyimana, MP for Bufumbira North
  • Hon. Acrobat Kiiza, MP for Bughendera
  • Hon. Gonzaga Joseph Ssewungu, MP for Kalungu County West
  • Hon. Tom Bright Amooti, MP for Kyegegwa
  • Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, MP for Kiira Municipality
  • Hon. Henry Maurice Kibalya, MP for Bugabula County South
  • Hon. Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama, MP for Mbarara City South

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