Probe into sh6b oil case bonus kicks off
Jan 24, 2017
In April 2013, Uganda won a landmark $434m (sh1.5 trillion) oil tax case in London against Heritage Oil and Gas Ltd and Tullow Oil, and the Ugandan government recovered the money.
House committee on Commissions, State Enterprises and Authorities. PHOTO/Miriam Namutebi
The Parliament committee on Commissions, State Enterprises and Authorities has begun investigations into the sh6b oil case bonus that was given to 42 government officials last year.
The House committee chaired by Bugweri County MP Abdul Kantuntu on Tuesday met with the movers of the motion on the presidential handshake.
Parliament Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, last week gave the committee 2 months to probe the matter and report back in two months' time.
The 42 beneficiaries included officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority, the Treasury, office of the Attorney General/Solicitor General, Energy ministry among others.
In April 2013, Uganda won a landmark $434m (sh1.5 trillion) oil tax case in London against Heritage Oil and Gas Ltd and Tullow Oil, and the Ugandan government recovered the money.
It is part of this money that was reportedly distributed to over 50 staff members from URA, finance ministry and the Attorney General's office.