The crackdown on the alleged abuse of government wealth creation funds has intensified after two officials of Emyooga SACCOs in Entebbe Municipality were remanded to prison over the alleged theft of more than Shs100 million.
Fred Magombe, the chairperson of the Veterans Emyooga SACCO, and Ecrus Zziwa Moses, secretary of the Welders Emyooga SACCO, appeared before the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the alleged theft and mismanagement of Emyooga funds.
The prosecution told court that the two, together with other suspects still on the run, allegedly diverted money intended to support members of several Emyooga SACCOs between 2020 and 2025. The accused were remanded until July 27, 2026.
The case follows investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, conducted jointly with Entebbe Police and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Investigators allege that funds earmarked for the Veterans, Welders, Tailors and Boda Boda Emyooga SACCOs were illegally diverted, denying hundreds of intended beneficiaries access to government financing aimed at expanding businesses and improving household incomes.
The investigations were launched following a presidential directive ordering a probe into the alleged mismanagement of more than Shs1 billion released to Emyooga SACCOs in Entebbe Municipality under the government’s Emyooga Programme.
Authorities say the inquiry is far from over, with detectives pursuing additional suspects believed to have played a role in the alleged fraud.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit said efforts are also underway to trace and recover the stolen funds as part of broader measures to safeguard public resources and ensure that government poverty alleviation programmes benefit the intended recipients.
