In connection with her involvement in a scam involving iron sheets in the country’s northeast, Mary Goretti Kitutu, the minister of Karamoja Affairs, has been charged with corruption by Uganda’s Director of Public Prosecutions.
The issue involving the alleged theft of 5,500 iron sheets intended for catastrophe victims in the Karamoja region also involves the speaker of parliament and a few cabinet officials.
On Wednesday, the prosecutor said that Ms. Kitutu, who is presently being held by the police, would be charged in court on Thursday for corruption.
“The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sanctioned charges of corruption and conspiracy to commit a felony against Hon. Kitutu Mary Goretti Kimono for diverting iron sheets meant for the Karamoja Community Empowerment Programme,” a statement said.
Police have been directed to produce the minister in court for plea taking.
She is expected to spend the Easter holiday in Luzira prison where she will be remanded by the Anti-Corruption Court after being charged, local media report.
President Yoweri Museveni has called for prosecution of all those found guilty.