Eswatini has stripped a Ugandan businessman of his honorary consul position following accusations of fraud and land-related crimes. Quilino Bamwine lost his diplomatic role after ignoring warnings from the southern African kingdom about his alleged misconduct.
Ambassador Mahlaba A. Mamba wrote in an October 31 letter that Bamwine had refused to address serious charges despite interventions by Ugandan officials. Complaints came from both government agencies and private citizens about the consul's activities. Mamba said one real estate deal appeared to break criminal statutes. The embassy notified Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Bamwine's appointment ended immediately.
The ambassador described a confrontational September encounter when Bamwine arrived unannounced and questioned why concerns had been raised through written communication rather than verbal discussion. Uganda's Chief of Protocol office expressed alarm about the case. The revocation follows other diplomatic embarrassments for Kampala after Britain sanctioned three Ugandan officials in 2024 for corruption. Uganda recalled its Nigerian envoy earlier in 2025 amid financial allegations. Experts say the episode may prompt stricter oversight of honorary consuls who blend business interests with state representation.
Ambassador Mahlaba A. Mamba wrote in an October 31 letter that Bamwine had refused to address serious charges despite interventions by Ugandan officials. Complaints came from both government agencies and private citizens about the consul's activities. Mamba said one real estate deal appeared to break criminal statutes. The embassy notified Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Bamwine's appointment ended immediately.
The ambassador described a confrontational September encounter when Bamwine arrived unannounced and questioned why concerns had been raised through written communication rather than verbal discussion. Uganda's Chief of Protocol office expressed alarm about the case. The revocation follows other diplomatic embarrassments for Kampala after Britain sanctioned three Ugandan officials in 2024 for corruption. Uganda recalled its Nigerian envoy earlier in 2025 amid financial allegations. Experts say the episode may prompt stricter oversight of honorary consuls who blend business interests with state representation.
