Four senior officials from Kalungu District Local Government have been remanded to Luzira Prison after the Anti-Corruption Court found them with a case to answer over allegations of causing a financial loss exceeding UGX 500 million to the Government of Uganda.
The officials—Rose Nalumansi, the interdicted Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr Biggwa Ismail Twaha, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Nakanwagi Sylvia Grace, the District Education Officer (DEO), and Mr Muhangi James, the Acting District Engineer—were on Wednesday remanded by Chief Magistrate Lochomin Peter Fred. The court ordered that they remain in custody until July 10, 2026, when their case will come up for mention.
The quartet, who were previously arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), are facing multiple charges including embezzlement, abuse of office, money laundering, and neglect of duty.
Prosecution alleges that during the 2024/2025 financial year, while serving in their respective positions within Kalungu District Local Government, the accused officials failed to properly supervise, verify, and monitor the renovation works of selected schools in the district.
Their alleged negligence, according to investigators, resulted in a financial loss of UGX 531,596,368 to the Government of Uganda.
Authorities further contend that the officials either knew or ought to have known that their actions and omissions would lead to significant financial loss, yet failed to act, culminating in what prosecutors describe as systemic mismanagement of public resources.
The case is being handled by the Anti-Corruption Court, which continues to process corruption-related offences involving public officials as part of ongoing efforts to enhance accountability and safeguard public funds.
The accused have been remanded to Luzira Prison as investigations and court proceedings continue. The matter will return to court for mention on July 10, 2026.
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