Uganda's anti-corruption office ordered the National Water company to fire engineer Ijuka Norman for stealing pipes. Deputy Inspector General Patricia Achan Okiria signed the dismissal order on June 11. The engineer worked at the water company's Arua office and supervised the Odupi Water Project. He took 325 water pipes from the company warehouse without permission. The pipes were meant for water projects that serve local communities.
Ijuka gave the stolen pipes to Riziki Construction Company instead of using them for their intended purpose. His actions hurt both his employer and the people who needed clean water access. The anti-corruption court found him guilty of abusing his office position. He agreed to pay a fine of 1.5 million shillings in February 2024. The law bars people convicted of corruption from working for the government for ten years.
Ijuka gave the stolen pipes to Riziki Construction Company instead of using them for their intended purpose. His actions hurt both his employer and the people who needed clean water access. The anti-corruption court found him guilty of abusing his office position. He agreed to pay a fine of 1.5 million shillings in February 2024. The law bars people convicted of corruption from working for the government for ten years.
