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A dispute over billions of shillings intended to support Uganda’s music promoters has escalated into a legal and criminal investigation, pitting two prominent industry figures against each other.
Andrew Mukasa, popularly known as Bajjo, has taken legal action against fellow events promoter Abbey Musinguzi, also known as Abtex, over 1.5 billion Uganda shillings allegedly meant to benefit members of the Uganda Music Promoters and Venue Owners Network (UMPONET).
The dispute centers on funds reportedly disbursed by President H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to support events promoters affected by economic challenges in recent years. According to reports, the contested 1.5 billion shillings was part of financial assistance from the President intended to boost the music and events sector.
It is alleged that Abtex and a group of colleagues diverted billions of shillings meant to support promoters. Some claims further suggest possible mismanagement of funds originating from the President.
Over the years, President Museveni is said to have extended more than 9 billion Uganda shillings in financial support to the association of events promoters, aimed at sustaining the industry and cushioning it from economic shocks.
Following the allegations, law enforcement authorities have reportedly taken interest in the matter. Sources indicate that investigations are underway, with reports of possible property seizures and arrests targeting promoters implicated in the dispute.
Bajjo and Abtex have previously worked together in organizing events and participating in sector related activities, including protests advocating for the interests of promoters. However, their professional relationship has now deteriorated amid accusations surrounding financial accountability.
Andrew Mukasa, popularly known as Bajjo, has taken legal action against fellow events promoter Abbey Musinguzi, also known as Abtex, over 1.5 billion Uganda shillings allegedly meant to benefit members of the Uganda Music Promoters and Venue Owners Network (UMPONET).
The dispute centers on funds reportedly disbursed by President H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to support events promoters affected by economic challenges in recent years. According to reports, the contested 1.5 billion shillings was part of financial assistance from the President intended to boost the music and events sector.
It is alleged that Abtex and a group of colleagues diverted billions of shillings meant to support promoters. Some claims further suggest possible mismanagement of funds originating from the President.
Over the years, President Museveni is said to have extended more than 9 billion Uganda shillings in financial support to the association of events promoters, aimed at sustaining the industry and cushioning it from economic shocks.
Following the allegations, law enforcement authorities have reportedly taken interest in the matter. Sources indicate that investigations are underway, with reports of possible property seizures and arrests targeting promoters implicated in the dispute.
Bajjo and Abtex have previously worked together in organizing events and participating in sector related activities, including protests advocating for the interests of promoters. However, their professional relationship has now deteriorated amid accusations surrounding financial accountability.
