Ruling in Ex- UNBS boss' case delayed

Jan 24, 2017

According to court documents, Kahuma claims his dismissal by the Tourism, Trade and Cooperatives Minister, Amelia Kyambadde, was based on a dubious report, which he says has damaged his reputation, for which he is now seeking compensation.

             Terry Kahuma. PHOTO/Meddie Musisi                               

The High Court has deferred a case in which the former Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Terry Kahuma is seeking to regain his office to March 6.

On Monday, the court presided over by High Court Judge Lydia Mugambe deferred the case after she disclosed that the ruling was not ready.  

"I was supposed to deliver judgment in this case but unfortunately it is not ready," she stated.

In 2012, Kahuma petitioned court to reinstate him to his office, saying he was unlawfully dismissed over alleged mismanagement of UNBS.

According to court documents, Kahuma claims his dismissal by the Tourism, Trade and Cooperatives Minister, Amelia Kyambadde, was based on a dubious report, which he says has damaged his reputation, for which he is now seeking compensation.

He contends that the commission of inquiry set up by Kyambadde was an orchestrated move to remove him from UNBS office and that he was given a short notice to defend himself against the mismanagement allegations.

Kahuma's dismissal followed recommendations by the commission of inquiry instituted in February by Kyambadde to investigate mismanagement allegations.

The minister instituted the commission following public outcry about the way UNBS staff conducted business.

The commissions held that Kahuma had failed to uphold the mandate of the agency and that there was misallocation of funds that were allegedly channelled on facilities for private businesses.

Kahuma also wants to be paid three months' salary, plus 25 per cent interest on the salary from the date of filing the suit until payment in full.

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