Iron Sheets Scandal: Minister Gorreti Kitutu Loses Bid To Block Trial

November 29, 2023 Uganda news Comments Off on Iron Sheets Scandal: Minister Gorreti Kitutu Loses Bid To Block Trial

The Anti-Corruption Court has rejected a plea by Karamoja Affairs Minister, Dr Mary Gorreti Kitutu in which she sought to challenge her trial in the iron sheets scandal on grounds of alleged torture. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, presiding over the court on Tuesday, dismissed Kitutu’s application. She stated that it lacked substantial evidence and contained falsehoods. This is as ...

Agago LC 1 Chairperson Arrested Over Theft Of Iron Sheets

August 15, 2023 Uganda news Comments Off on Agago LC 1 Chairperson Arrested Over Theft Of Iron Sheets

The LC 1 chairperson Patrick Odoch and secretary of Lawireng Kamorono village, Robin Ojok in Agago district, northern Uganda have been arrested over the alleged theft of iron sheets. Last month, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) delivered 1,200 pieces of iron sheets. These were to be distributed to at least 40 families in Lira Kato, Omiya Pachwa, Adilang ...