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Two officials of Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) in Entebbe Municipality have been remanded over allegations of stealing and mismanaging more than Shs100 million meant for beneficiaries of the government's wealth creation programme.
The suspects, Fred Magombe, the chairperson of the Veterans Emyooga SACCO, and Moses Ecrus Zziwa, the secretary of the Welders Emyooga SACCO, appeared before the Entebbe Chief Magistrate's Court and were charged with offences related to the alleged theft and mismanagement of Emyooga funds. They were remanded until July 27, 2026.
The prosecution is being handled jointly by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Entebbe Police, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Investigators allege that between 2020 and 2025, the accused, together with other suspects still at large, diverted and mismanaged funds disbursed to several SACCOs in Entebbe Municipality.
The affected SACCOs include the Veterans, Welders, Tailors and Boda Boda groups. Authorities say the alleged diversion of funds denied intended beneficiaries access to government support aimed at improving their livelihoods.
The arrests follow a presidential directive ordering investigations into the alleged mismanagement of more than Shs1 billion disbursed to Emyooga SACCOs in Entebbe Municipality. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit says investigations are ongoing, more arrests are expected, and efforts are underway to recover the suspected misappropriated funds.
Source: Nile post UG
