Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The shadow of the infamous iron sheet scandal loomed large over the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, casting a long, dark pall over the political aspirations of MPs Mary Goretti Kitutu of Manafwa District and Agnes Nandutu of Bududa District. Both Members …
Read More »Nandutu trial adjourned after death of her father, medical delays
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has postponed the trial involving former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agness Nandutu, who is facing charges of illegally receiving iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. The trial has been rescheduled to June 12, 2025, following Nandutu’s recent family …
Read More »Court issues arrest warrant for Nandutu’s brother
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has issued a warrant of arrest for John Watenga, the farm manager of former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga issued the warrant of arrest against Watenga on Friday when the matter came up …
Read More »UK sanctions Anita Among, Kitutu, Nandutu over corruption
SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The UK on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and former Ministers, Gorreti Kituti and Agnes Nandutu. The trio is accused of stealing from the poor communities of Karamoja in the infamous iron sheet scandal. Anita Among was among the …
Read More »Undersecretary testifies in Nandutu mabati trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Undersecretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Sseremba has become the second Prosecution witness in the case in which State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu being tried for the diversion of 2000 iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. …
Read More »Nandutu’s trial in Karamoja iron sheet scandal kicks off
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has commenced the trial of State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agness Nandutu, who stands accused of posession of suspected property belonging to a Karamoja iron sheets project. The prosecution alleges that during June 2022, at the office of the Prime …
Read More »Minister’s trial for dealing in stolen property flops for 5th time
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has for the fifth time failed to start the hearing of the case in which State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agness Nandutu is implicated in the diversion of iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja. The trial which is …
Read More »Nandutu trial flops
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hearing of the case in which State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu is implicated in the iron sheets scandal has not taken place. The hearing of the case in which Nandutu is charged with dealing with suspect property was expected Thursday before Anti-Corruption Court …
Read More »Minister Nandutu loses bid to halt iron sheets trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Kampala dismissed an application in which State Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu sought to have her trial over Karamoja iron sheets saga halted. On Monday, Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga said there is nothing for interpretation and …
Read More »Mabirizi asks court to halt Nandutu trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has filed a petition with the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala, seeking to halt the criminal case against Agness Nandutu, the State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, in connection with the iron sheets scandal. In his application submitted on Wednesday, Mabirizi requests a …
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