The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives has called for a comprehensive audit of the Salima Sugar Company Limited. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa stated that a technical and forensic review is necessary to protect public resources and investigate allegations of financial misconduct at the jointly-owned enterprise.
Namiwa accused the company's Executive Chairman, Wester Kossam, of enabling governance failures, including irregular payments and dubious sugar import contracts. He specifically cited a K1.3 billion deal with ESTT Holdings, owned by Ronald Mdoka, which failed to deliver any sugar. CDEDI demands that Kossam repay all salaries received since August 2024 and that law enforcement agencies investigate the matter. The organization also insists that Mdoka immediately refund the K1.3 billion. The Greenbelt Authority has not yet issued a response.
Namiwa accused the company's Executive Chairman, Wester Kossam, of enabling governance failures, including irregular payments and dubious sugar import contracts. He specifically cited a K1.3 billion deal with ESTT Holdings, owned by Ronald Mdoka, which failed to deliver any sugar. CDEDI demands that Kossam repay all salaries received since August 2024 and that law enforcement agencies investigate the matter. The organization also insists that Mdoka immediately refund the K1.3 billion. The Greenbelt Authority has not yet issued a response.
