The State House Anti-Corruption Unit began investigating claims about a 150 million Shilling bribe allegedly received by a judicial staff member connected to Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona. Justice Singiza himself reported concerns regarding his research assistant, Her Worship Anne Nanteza, possibly accepting money to influence court decisions. This investigation happens as public trust in the judicial system faces challenges due to similar corruption allegations. Many citizens have expressed concerns about how certain court decisions appear influenced by wealthy individuals or political groups.
Justice Singiza contacted the Anti-Corruption Unit on January 30, 2025, alerting them that Nanteza may have accepted payment intended to sway his judgment toward Karago Construction and Investments Ltd during a legal battle against Emmaus Foundation Investments Ltd. The judge clearly stated he had not received any payments himself and requested an immediate investigation into the matter. Investigators assigned the case reference number ACU GEF 030/2025 and sent a team, including a Principal Legal Officer and two detectives, to examine the claims thoroughly.
Authorities questioned Nanteza on the same day Justice Singiza made his report. Although she denied any wrongdoing, investigators discovered evidence suggesting she might have accepted the funds as alleged. Officials released her on police bond as they continued gathering information. The investigation team later arrested Carol Aparo, a private attorney believed to have served as a go-between for the transaction, on February 24, 2025. Aparo had initially avoided authorities but was eventually located and interviewed about her possible role.
Emmaus Foundation Investments Ltd submitted an official complaint to the Anti-Corruption Unit on February 5, 2025. Their statement supported previous findings in the investigation, leading officials to register the case under Complaint Reference 5565/25. The Anti-Corruption Unit confirmed this complaint was properly documented and assigned to the existing team handling the investigation. Legal experts point out that despite exposing individual corruption cases, broader system reforms remain inadequate, creating opportunities for misconduct to persist within judicial processes.
Justice Singiza contacted the Anti-Corruption Unit on January 30, 2025, alerting them that Nanteza may have accepted payment intended to sway his judgment toward Karago Construction and Investments Ltd during a legal battle against Emmaus Foundation Investments Ltd. The judge clearly stated he had not received any payments himself and requested an immediate investigation into the matter. Investigators assigned the case reference number ACU GEF 030/2025 and sent a team, including a Principal Legal Officer and two detectives, to examine the claims thoroughly.
Authorities questioned Nanteza on the same day Justice Singiza made his report. Although she denied any wrongdoing, investigators discovered evidence suggesting she might have accepted the funds as alleged. Officials released her on police bond as they continued gathering information. The investigation team later arrested Carol Aparo, a private attorney believed to have served as a go-between for the transaction, on February 24, 2025. Aparo had initially avoided authorities but was eventually located and interviewed about her possible role.
Emmaus Foundation Investments Ltd submitted an official complaint to the Anti-Corruption Unit on February 5, 2025. Their statement supported previous findings in the investigation, leading officials to register the case under Complaint Reference 5565/25. The Anti-Corruption Unit confirmed this complaint was properly documented and assigned to the existing team handling the investigation. Legal experts point out that despite exposing individual corruption cases, broader system reforms remain inadequate, creating opportunities for misconduct to persist within judicial processes.
