Africa-Press – Uganda. Uganda’s anti-corruption watchdog has directed 22 Jinja City officials to refund over Shs 33 million after investigations found the funds were irregularly obtained and not accounted for, reinforcing efforts to strengthen accountability in public service.
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has directed 22 officials from Jinja City to refund more than Shs 33 million that was misappropriated during the execution of official duties.
The directive follows an investigation conducted by the Inspectorate’s Jinja Regional Office, which established that the funds in question were irregularly obtained and remained unaccounted for.
The money had reportedly been requested by the officials to facilitate various official activities; however, investigators found no evidence that these activities were ever carried out.
In a statement dated Monday, April 13, 2026, formal notices were issued to each of the implicated officials, with copies sent to the Town Clerk.
The officials have been instructed to deposit the funds into the Inspectorate of Government Assets Recovery Account held at the Bank of Uganda.
The Inspectorate further warned that any official who fails to comply with the directive will face prosecution.
During the course of the investigations, all affected officials acknowledged the findings and agreed to refund the misappropriated funds.
The IGG cited Regulation 123(7)(c) of the Local Government Financial and Accounting Regulations, 2007, which states:
“Any public officer who fails to account for council funds without any reasonable excuse commits an offence.”
The officials who have been directed to refund the specified amounts are as follows:
1. Nasser Asiraf, Mayor, South Division — Shs 1,735,000
2. Christopher Baliraine, Senior Assistant Town Clerk, Southern Division — Shs 4,450,000
3. Richard Kirya, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 1,040,000
4. Agnes Auma, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 1,040,000
5. Grace Apio Julu, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 1,040,000
6. Rogers Anjoga, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 1,040,000
7. Ali Ndaza, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 1,040,000
8. Innocent Ochimwa Otinga, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 1,040,000
9. Benard Kintu, Senior Internal Auditor — Shs 660,000
10. Angella Baligeya, Senior Community Development Officer, Southern Division — Shs 645,000
11. Phoebe Monica Kwagala, Probation and Social Welfare Officer, Southern Division — Shs 3,840,000
12. Musa Waiswa, Accountant, Southern Division — Shs 1,500,000
13. Monica Kisakye, Office Attendant, Southern Division — Shs 400,000
14. Prossie Nanangwe, Senior Assistant Accountant, Southern Division — Shs 3,075,000
15. Lillian Babirye, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 750,000
16. Beatrice Achieng, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 750,000
17. Nathan Mwanja, Internal Auditor — Shs 660,000
18. Juliet Naigaga, Principal Internal Auditor — Shs 1,060,000
19. Esther Kwenala, Stenographer Secretary, Southern Division — Shs 4,060,000
20. Joy Kasowole, Deputy Town Clerk, Southern Division — Shs 1,750,000
21. Faruwa Kitakule, Councillor, Southern Division — Shs 750,000
22. Maria Babirekere Kasasa, Deputy Mayor, Southern Division — Shs 750,000
The above amounts bring the total to Shs 33,075,000.
The Inspectorate emphasized its commitment to enforcing accountability in public service and ensuring that all public funds are used strictly for their intended purposes.
The agency reiterated that failure to account for public funds is a serious offence under Ugandan law and will be dealt with accordingly.
Further action, including legal proceedings, will be taken against any official who does not comply with the refund directive within the stipulated timeframe.
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