Africa-Press – Uganda. The South Sudan Embassy has clarified allegations made by Mr. Isaac Makubuya, a former driver, who is said to have fabricated and disseminated false information that the Embassy accused Ugandan staff of espionage to avoid paying them.
Embassy records show that Mr. Makubuya was suspended in May this year and subsequently dismissed for a series of serious offenses, including extortion, insubordination, and failure to declare taxes.
Upon being confronted with the evidence of his misconduct, he became confrontational, leading to the termination of his contract.
Upon his dismissal, Makubuya took to social media, claiming that the Embassy had accused him of spying and sent him packing without payment of his arrears.
However, an official from the Embassy in Nakasero categorically stated that they acted in full compliance with employment regulations of Uganda and submitted his final salary arrears to the relevant authorities in Juba for processing.
The espionage narrative was invented by Makubuya after his dismissal.
Crucially, Makubuya’s story collapsed under the weight of its own falsehood after the drivers he claimed to represent formally disowned the allegations.
In a written statement issued to the press, two of the other three drivers, Stephen Kiyaga and Mohamed Musoga clarified they are “not aware of how this particular information came about” and are only seeking their arrears through official means, not media attacks.
“His actions are a malicious and irresponsible attempt to tarnish the Embassy’s reputation and undermine the strong relationship between South Sudan and Uganda,” a senior official stated.
“We urge media houses to exercise due diligence and verify facts with the Embassy before publishing such sensational and damaging claims. We are committed to protecting our reputation and the dignity of our dedicated staff from such defamation.”
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both nations have been briefed and have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to mutual respect and continued diplomatic cooperation.
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