The acting town clerk of Luwa Town Council in Namisindwa District has been charged with abuse of office over an alleged irregular land purchase involving Shs40 million.
Kurobe Samuel was on Friday arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court after investigations by the Anti-Corruption Unit, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID). He was remanded until August 13, 2026.
Prosecution alleges that Luwa Town Council received Shs150 million for the purchase of land and construction of administrative offices, of which Shs40 million was reportedly used to acquire land in Kungu Cell, Bunambobi Ward.
Investigators, however, claim the purchase was conducted without following the required procurement procedures and without an official valuation of the land.
The investigations allegedly found that the land was bought at Shs12 million, but a forged sale agreement was later created showing that the council had paid Shs40 million.
Kurobe, who is a Senior Assistant Secretary employed by Namisindwa District Local Government and was assigned duties as acting town clerk, is accused of abusing his office in relation to the transaction.
His arrest and subsequent court appearance come as part of the ongoing “Expose the Corrupt” campaign aimed at promoting accountability and fighting corruption in local governments.
The campaign is being spearheaded by the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara.
