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State Minister for Finance Amos Lugoloobi has been remanded to Luzira Prison for dealing in suspect property.

17 April, 2023
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State Minister for Finance Amos Lugoloobi has been remanded to Luzira Prison for dealing in suspect property.


The charges arise from his alleged involvement in the diversion of 700 pieces of iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people under the Karamoja Community Empowerment Program. The Iron Sheets were part of the interventions made by the government to aid groups of youths and older persons in the Karamoja sub-region.

Prosecution led by State Attorneys Stanley Moses  Baine, David Kisamunyu, Jonathan Muwaganya and  Safina Lule informed the court that the investigations in this matter are still ongoing. Baine asked for an adjournment. The Minister's lawyers led by John Isabirye and Tonny Tumukunde later moved on to apply for bail saying that the Prosecution has informed the court that they are not ready for trial and have not indicated how much time they need.

He said he has substantial sureties namely:  Mariam Naigaga, the Namutumba Woman Member of Parliament, James Kakooza, a Member of the East African Legislative Assembly, Kiboga East MP Dr Kefa Kiwanuka, Joseph Muvawala, the Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom and the Executive Director of National Planning Authority among others.

But Acting Senior Principal  Magistrate Grade One Abert Asiimwe, who presided over the matter said that the applicant tendered in many documents which could not be scrutinized in a short time. He sent him on remand until April 20, 2023.

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