THE WEEK THAT WAS: MPs humbled for stealing from the poor

Our Reporter

From left, MP Mawanda Micheal Maranga of Igara East Constituency in Bushenyi district, Wamakuyu Ignatius Mudimi of Elgon County in Bulambuli district, Akamba Paul of Busiki County in Namutumba district, and lawyer Kirya Julius of Kirya Company Advocates were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of diversion of funds and Conspiracy to defraud. The accused conspired and diverted over Shs 3.4 billion meant for war loss compensation by the Government of Uganda to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for their personal use. They have been remanded until July 9, 2024. COURTESY PHOTO.