Three senior administrators of Iganga Technical Institute have appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court facing charges of abuse of office, embezzlement, and forgery. The arraignment, conducted by the Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Uganda Police CID and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, resulted in the trio being remanded until 31 March 2026.
The accused are:
- Eliachu David โ Principal
- Wabwire Benedict โ Deputy Principal
- Ajuna Damali โ Senior Accounts Assistant/Bursar
According to allegations, between 2024 and 2025, the officials bypassed proper procurement procedures to benefit unlawfully, orchestrating a scheme that caused the institute to lose UGX 983,480,000. They allegedly authorized payments to Basaam General Merchandise and Supplies Ltd under the pretense that the company had delivered food items to the institute. Investigations later confirmed that no such supplies were provided, and the company itself stated it had not carried out any such transactions.
The case underscores ongoing efforts to hold public officials accountable and ensure transparency in government institutions.
