KAMPALA – The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament took decisive action yesterday, surrendering city lawyer Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi to the custody of Parliament Police. Katabaazi stands accused of embezzling a staggering sum of 39 billion shillings from the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADs), purportedly intended for the payment of tea farmers in the Kigezi region.
During a session before the parliamentary committee, Mayor Hakiza Nicholas of Rubuguri Town Council, Banyuza Festus, and Bufumbira South’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Alex Niyonsaba Seruganda, offered compelling testimonies against Katabaazi. The lawyer’s failure to provide a satisfactory account of the disbursed funds became apparent through these testimonies.
Mayor Hakiza Nicholas expressed the significance of presenting their testimony in Parliament, emphasizing its pivotal role in seeking justice for the affected parties.
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Bukimbiri’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Eddie Kwizera, highlighted the positive strides made in the pursuit of truth, as individuals from the Kigezi region presented compelling evidence validating the claims.
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In a similar vein, Bufumbira North’s MP, Hon. John Kamara Nizeyimana, underscored the noble efforts of those providing evidence against Patrick Kiconco, characterizing their actions as a stand against malfeasance within a government project.
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The developments surrounding Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi’s alleged misappropriation have drawn a heightened sense of determination among these key figures, as they channel their energies toward upholding transparency and accountability in this critical governmental endeavor.
