The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded seven officials from Rubanda District Local Government and a private contractor over the alleged embezzlement of more than Shs 100 million meant for agricultural extension activities across various sub-counties.
The suspects were on Tuesday separately remanded to Luzira Prison by His Worship Paul Mujuni and His Worship Christopher until March 9 and March 11, 2026, respectively, when their bail applications will be heard.
Those charged include Benon Kahangi, the District Production Officer, Stephen Buregyeya, Senior Treasurer, Sixtus Ahabwe, Assistant Veterinary Officer and Owen Atuhaire, Assistant Inventory Management Officer.
Others are Pamela Musimenta and Kwizera Wilson, both Assistant Agriculture Officers; Gerald Sibomana, Fisheries Officer; and Nicholas Karuhanga, Director of Hummer Consults Co. Ltd.
Prosecution alleges that the accused committed the offences between January and June 2023.
One suspect, Peter Turinayo, remains at large. His Worship Mujuni issued criminal summons requiring him to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on March 11, 2026.
The prosecution team was led by Mikka Luteete Mikka and Diana Nantabazi, Supervisors in charge of Prosecutions at the Inspectorate of Government.
The suspects were arrested on Monday by the head of the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) Kabale Regional Office, Noeline Nsungwa.
