By Spy Uganda
Three senior administrators from Iganga Technical Institute have been remanded to custody after being charged in connection with the alleged embezzlement of nearly UGX 1 billion in public funds.
The suspects were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court by Uganda’s State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The accused include Principal Eliachu David, Deputy Principal Wabwire Benedict, and Senior Accounts Assistant/Bursar Ajuna Damali.
Prosecutors allege that between 2024 and 2025, the trio abused their positions to orchestrate a fraudulent scheme that led to the loss of UGX 983,480,000. The court heard that the officials bypassed established procurement procedures to authorize payments for goods that were never delivered.
According to the prosecution, the accused approved payments to Basaam General Merchandise and Supplies Ltd under the false claim that the company had supplied food items to the institute. However, investigations revealed that no such deliveries were made.
Further inquiries reportedly confirmed that the company itself denied any involvement in supplying food to the institute, raising serious concerns about the authenticity of the transactions and supporting documentation.
The charges brought against the officials include abuse of office, embezzlement, and forgery offenses that carry significant penalties under Ugandan law if proven.
The three have been remanded until March 31, 2026, as investigations continue and the case proceeds.
Authorities say the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to crack down on corruption and safeguard public resources within government institutions.
