The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has ordered Fred Kagara, the assistant town clerk of Kigumba Town Council in Kiryandongo District, to refund Shs32 million he is accused of embezzling.
In a March 26 statement, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the deputy IGG, said investigations by the IGG’s Hoima regional office found that Kagara misappropriated the funds while serving as the acting sub-county chief of Kigumba Sub-county.
The money, part of Shs89,728,689 in revenue sharing funds from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), was meant for activities such as reducing human-wildlife conflict and improving livelihoods in frontline villages.
Upon verification, the IGG found that Kagara could not account for Shs32,086,000.
In line with Regulation 15(2) of the Local Governments Financial and Accounting Regulations (2007), the misappropriated funds will be recovered from him.
Twinomugisha directed Kagara to deposit the money into the IGG’s asset recovery bank account within 60 days, setting a deadline of May 11, 2025.
She reiterated the IGG’s commitment to promoting public accountability and warned public officials to adhere to financial regulations or face consequences.
