Anti-corruption agencies have arraigned two senior Luuka District officials before the Iganga Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and theft of fuel meant for road works.
Those charged are Musisi Rajab, the Acting District Engineer, and Sengoba Daniel, an Assistant Engineering Officer (Civil) of Luuka District Local Government. The arraignment was conducted jointly by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID).
According to the prosecution, the two officials, together with Kayeyera Bernard, an Assistant Engineer who is currently on the run, allegedly misappropriated fuel valued at Shs 222,396,900 during the FY 2024/2025.
The fuel was part of a Shs 1 billion Road Maintenance Grant intended for works on several roads, including Busanda–Ikumbya, Busalamu–Waibuga, Ikumbya–Nantamali, Bukoova–Nawaka, and Kyanvuma–Wandago roads.
Investigators allege that the three engineers inflated fuel requirements for various road projects, then irregularly drew and diverted the fuel for personal gain or issued it to private individuals outside the approved works.
To conceal the theft, they reportedly colluded with fuel station managers to falsify accountability records, claiming the fuel had been issued to Works Department drivers. However, the drivers reportedly denied ever receiving or using the fuel in question.
In a related development, Muduuli George, the Head Teacher of Tabingwa Primary School, has also been charged in connection with a jobs-for-cash scheme during district recruitment exercises.
Muduuli is accused of extorting job applicants sums ranging from Shs 5.7 million to Shs 17 million, allegedly claiming the money would be paid to members of the District Service Commission to secure employment for the applicants.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing into the possible involvement of members of the District Service Commission and other officials in the corruption scandals rocking the district.
All the accused persons have been remanded until 8th January 2026 as investigations continue.
