Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi asked the government inspector to investigate cash payments to lawmakers. He sent a letter Monday saying MPs received 100 million shillings each through secret handouts. His concerns grew after Bukoto South MP Kagabo Twaha admitted on TV that he took the money. People across Uganda expressed anger when they learned about these payments through social media posts.
Ssenyonyi wants answers about where the money came from, why it was given out, who approved it, and how many MPs received it. He called the payments illegal corruption because they happened at night with no public notice. The letter points out nobody explained what the funds were for—parliament work, helping local areas, or something else entirely. Civil groups support his call for a complete investigation into the matter.
This case reminds many Ugandans of earlier problems, like when MPs each received 200 million shillings to buy cars during COVID-19. The inspector has not officially responded, but staff confirm they started looking into the claims. If true, people might face legal charges for misusing public money.
Ssenyonyi wants answers about where the money came from, why it was given out, who approved it, and how many MPs received it. He called the payments illegal corruption because they happened at night with no public notice. The letter points out nobody explained what the funds were for—parliament work, helping local areas, or something else entirely. Civil groups support his call for a complete investigation into the matter.
This case reminds many Ugandans of earlier problems, like when MPs each received 200 million shillings to buy cars during COVID-19. The inspector has not officially responded, but staff confirm they started looking into the claims. If true, people might face legal charges for misusing public money.
