Rubanda, Uganda | Seven officials of Rubanda District Local Government and a contractor have been remanded to Luzira Prison over alleged abuse of office and embezzlement of more than UGX 100 million intended for agricultural extension services across the district.
The suspects appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court and were separately remanded by His Worship Paul Mujuni and His Worship Christopher until 9th and 11th March 2026 for bail applications.
Those remanded include Mr. Benon Kahangi, District Production Officer; Mr. Stephen Buregyeya, Senior Treasurer; Mr. Sixtus Ahabwe, Assistant Veterinary Officer; Mr. Owen Atuhaire, Assistant Inventory Management Officer; Ms. Pamela Musimenta, Assistant Agriculture Officer; Mr. Kwizera Wilson, Assistant Agriculture Officer; Mr. Gerald Sibomana, Fisheries Officer; and Mr. Nicholas Karuhanga, Director of Hummer Consults Co. Ltd.
According to court records, the officials allegedly diverted funds meant for agricultural activities between January and June 2023, affecting programmes across various sub-counties.
One suspect, Mr. Peter Turinayo, is still at large. His Worship Mujuni issued a criminal summons directing him to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on 11th March 2026.
The prosecution team is headed by Mr. Mikka Luteete Mikka and Ms. Diana Nantabazi, both Supervisors in charge of Prosecutions at the Inspectorate of Government (IG).
Farmers and local residents have expressed concern that the misappropriated funds could have hampered agricultural support programmes, which play a key role in boosting food security in Rubanda District.