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IG orders plea bargain beneficiaries to pay sh1.6b
“You are informed that failure to settle the outstanding amounts on or before January 8, 2027, will compel the IG to institute further enforcement measures, including the commencement of prosecution proceedings,” the notice reads in part.
IGG Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze. The IG warned that those who fail to settle the amounts by the deadline risk further enforcement action, including the initiation of prosecution proceedings. (File photo)
By: Michael Odeng, Journalist @New Vision
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The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has directed individuals, who benefited from plea bargain agreements to clear outstanding balances amounting to sh1.6b, warning that failure to comply could lead to prosecution.
In a public notice issued through its communications unit today (November 12, 2026), the IG urged the affected individuals to report to its offices with proof of payment by January 8, 2027, to facilitate reconciliation and verification of their outstanding balances.
The institution warned that those who fail to settle the amounts by the deadline risk further enforcement action, including the initiation of prosecution proceedings.
“You are informed that failure to settle the outstanding amounts on or before January 8, 2027, will compel the IG to institute further enforcement measures, including the commencement of prosecution proceedings,” the notice reads in part.
Under plea-bargaining framework, an accused person may admit guilt in exchange for an agreed sentence or fine, subject to the approval of the court. Where the prosecution and the defence fail to agree on the terms, the case proceeds through the ordinary trial process.
The 33 individuals listed as having outstanding balances include Umar Katongole and his wife, Hawah Ssengendo, whose outstanding balance is sh1b.
“You are informed that failure to settle the outstanding amounts on or before January 8, 2027, will compel the IG to institute further enforcement measures, including the commencement of prosecution proceedings,” the notice reads in part.
Under plea-bargaining framework, an accused person may admit guilt in exchange for an agreed sentence or fine, subject to the approval of the court. Where the prosecution and the defence fail to agree on the terms, the case proceeds through the ordinary trial process.
The 33 individuals listed as having outstanding balances include Umar Katongole and his wife, Hawah Ssengendo, whose outstanding balance is sh1b.
Katongole, a former engineer with the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), and Ssengendo, also known as Kawa Bitone, a former Community Development Officer with Luwero District Local Government, were convicted of sh6.2b illicit enrichment and money laundering.
UNRA has since been dissolved, with its functions transferred to the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Also listed is Lillian Ogobi, a former Commercial Officer with Nakapiripirit District Local Government, who was ordered to pay sh88m over allegations of stealing from district accounts; Superintendent of Works at Amuru District Local Government Jimmy Patty Odera, who was ordered to pay sh50m; and former Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Luuka District Local Government Denis Sebunya, who was ordered to pay sh42m.
Other beneficiaries of the plea-bargaining arrangement are; Zabulon Bantu, Helen Atai, John Idiro, Ouma Adea, Ezra Nimusiima, Peter Gahafu, Abraham Katwanga, Johnson Opolot, Charles Orono, Michael Lubowa, Doreen Tusiime, Richard Masaaba and Moses Kisembo Bahemuka, Abdul Ssemwogerere, Eliphazi Mugyenyi, Sabina Adoch, James Ategeka, Mark Alaba Adimo, John Drink Water Mutesasira, Nads Ampumuza, David Wangwe, Charles Mwanja, Peter Sandibiri, Vincent Aderubo, Paul Clay Inziku, Sam Gizamba Gizibu, Martin Swami and Geoffrey Leo Ogwok.
UNRA has since been dissolved, with its functions transferred to the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Also listed is Lillian Ogobi, a former Commercial Officer with Nakapiripirit District Local Government, who was ordered to pay sh88m over allegations of stealing from district accounts; Superintendent of Works at Amuru District Local Government Jimmy Patty Odera, who was ordered to pay sh50m; and former Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Luuka District Local Government Denis Sebunya, who was ordered to pay sh42m.
Other beneficiaries of the plea-bargaining arrangement are; Zabulon Bantu, Helen Atai, John Idiro, Ouma Adea, Ezra Nimusiima, Peter Gahafu, Abraham Katwanga, Johnson Opolot, Charles Orono, Michael Lubowa, Doreen Tusiime, Richard Masaaba and Moses Kisembo Bahemuka, Abdul Ssemwogerere, Eliphazi Mugyenyi, Sabina Adoch, James Ategeka, Mark Alaba Adimo, John Drink Water Mutesasira, Nads Ampumuza, David Wangwe, Charles Mwanja, Peter Sandibiri, Vincent Aderubo, Paul Clay Inziku, Sam Gizamba Gizibu, Martin Swami and Geoffrey Leo Ogwok.