Another Top Museveni Minister Involved In Hot Corruption Scandal , IGG Sends File To CID As Summons Await

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The Inspectorate of Government, led by Hon. Betty Kamya, has launched an investigation into the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA). The probe targets Finance State Minister for Privatization, Evelyn Anite, and UIA board chairperson, Morrison Rwakakamba, among others.

The investigation focuses on allegations of mismanaging office, embezzlement, abuse of office, corruption, and causing financial loss to the government.Initially, the investigation targeted only UIA top officials but has since been expanded to include Minister Anite and Rwakakamba.

The Inspectorate’s spokesperson, Ali Munira, confirmed the probe, highlighting investigations into land allocation to investors, UIA payroll management, and the development of the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) in Namanve.Munira told New Vision, “It’s true we are handling the investigations on UIA; some suspects have recorded statements,” without providing further details.

The case was transferred to the IGG in October last year from the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) in Kibuli, under reference number 275/2023.

Sources within the Inspectorate revealed that Anite, Rwakakamba, and other UIA officials must provide explanations regarding corruption allegations in land allocation and industrial park development.

UIA officials, including Mukiza, who initially recorded statements, shifted blame onto Anite and Rwakakamba, prompting the expansion of the investigation.In January, officers from the Inspectorate raided UIA offices in Nakasero, confiscating documents and laptops.

The Inspectorate has taken over investigations into issues previously handled by the CID, including UIA structures over the past three financial years, a detailed list of all permanent staff, contracts, project staff, and the human resource manual.

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) is expanding its investigation into the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) to include the recruitment processes of several top officials. The IGG is examining the recruitment of Ahmed Busoobozi, Alice Ndagire, Joanitah Kambedha, and Alex Nuwagira, as well as their duties and project administration.

The investigation also covers the disappearance of personal files belonging to UIA Deputy Director General Dr. Paul Kyalimpa and Director of Investment Promotion and Business Development Peter Muramira.

UIA officials have been asked to provide various documents, including approved budgets, workplans, implementation schedules, and payroll records for the past three financial years. The IGG is also investigating land allocations, including the establishment plan of the industrial park, bills of quantities, and payment requisitions. UIA has been asked to provide bank account details and authorized signatories.

The probe also covers land allocation to Tirupati Uganda Limited, which won a case against UIA in July last year.The investigation extends to how land allocations to investors at Namanve industrial park were conducted and the requisition of sh9b in taxes for the contractor (Dott-Lagan).

The IGG is also investigating how the Uganda Revenue Authority assessed these taxes. Minister Evelyn Anite told New Vision she is aware of the investigation but has not yet been contacted to record a statement.

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