Former Kamuli district engineer remanded over sh600 million fraud
Mufumba, who had been on the run, joins his co-accused, former chief administrative officer (CAO) Nasser Mukiibi and former chief finance officer (CFO) Alex Kifuuse, who were charged in the same case.
Mufumba was remanded until July 10, 2026.
KAMULI - Former Kamuli district engineer Daniel Mufumba, who had been on the run before his arrest last week, has been charged and remanded over alleged fraud involving more than sh600 million in road funds.
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), arraigned Mufumba before the Anti-Corruption Court on various charges of abuse of office and causing financial loss.
Mufumba, who had been on the run, joins his co-accused, former chief administrative officer (CAO) Nasser Mukiibi and former chief finance officer (CFO) Alex Kifuuse, who were charged in the same case.
In a statement, SHACU said investigations revealed that between May and June 2025, the accused, while employed by Kamuli District Local Government as the district engineer, CAO and CFO, abused their authority by allegedly embezzling more than sh600 million through the irregular processing and approval of payments to various suppliers, including Raven Knights Ltd and Total Uganda Limited.
He was remanded until July 10, 2026.
The Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, on July 2, 2026, commended Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, the head of SHACU, and his team for their professionalism, persistence and commitment to fighting corruption.
The minister also applauded the security agencies, including CID, that worked with SHACU to ensure that Mufumba, a key suspect in the alleged theft of more than sh600 million in road funds, was arrested after reportedly evading authorities for six months.
"Earlier this year, in January 2026, I passed information to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit regarding the alleged embezzlement of over sh600 million earmarked for road construction and rehabilitation in Kamuli district during Financial Year 2025/2026.
The funds are alleged to have been fraudulently processed by Mukiibi, Kifuuse, and Mufumba, through Raven Knights Ltd, a company whose directors are the engineer’s sister and brother-in-law but is believed to have been under his control," Balaam stated.
"Although Kamuli District initially declined to release him, a court process eventually led to his transfer. Investigations indicate that the engineer requisitioned the funds through the company for road works that were never executed," the minister added.
The minister explained that the CAO and CFO approved the payments, and part of the money was allegedly transferred directly to the engineer for works that were never carried out. His sister and brother-in-law also disappeared, and their known telephone numbers became unreachable.
"On Thursday, July 2, 2026, acting on intelligence, the SHACU successfully arrested Eng. Mufumba in Mbale," Balaam said.
Balaam said the fight against corruption is gaining momentum.
"No one is above the law, and those who steal public resources meant to improve the lives of Ugandans will be held accountable. Kisanja no more sleep, no more corruption. Order from His Excellency the President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni," he stated.