City lawyer seeks bail in sh4b embezzlement case

Matovu is facing charges alongside city lawyer city lawyer Fred Makada, James Muganza (Jinja district local government commercial officer) and Charles Basoga (chairperson of Busoga Growers Cooperative Union).

Senior city lawyer John Matovu, who is accused of embezzling shillings four billion meant for co-operative unions, has applied for bail citing ill-health. (Photo by Michael Odeng)