By Spy Uganda
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has arraigned seven scout leaders before the Makindye Magistrate’s Court on charges of unlawful occupation of land, malicious damage to property, conspiracy to commit a felony, forcible detainer, and forcible entry.
The suspects are:
- Buragahare Mujuni Patrick
- Butumbwire Stephen
- Mugisha John
- Musoke Stephen Brian
- Mununuzi Alex
- Orwanga Michael Richard
- Anyango Francis
According to prosecutors, the group—operating under a splinter faction calling itself the “Boys Scouts Association”—forcibly took over the National Camping and Scouts Centre at Kaazi–Busaabala, Masajja Division, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, on June 24, 2025.
They allegedly mobilised a crowd to storm the premises, broke into the Uganda Scouts Association offices, and caused widespread destruction. The damage reportedly included grading the land, cutting down historic trees, demolishing structures such as kitchens, latrines, a watchtower and water tanks, as well as confiscating property belonging to the Uganda Scouts Association.
Investigations are ongoing, with more suspects believed to be at large.
