UK Imposes Travel Bans on Speaker Among, Goretti Kitutu, Nandutu amid Iron-sheet Corruption Allegations
In an effort to fight corruption globally, the UK has imposed penalties under this regime on 42 people and organizations since it was established in April 2021. Under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021, which are governed by the UK, organizations and people worldwide may be subject to sanctions if they participate in bribery or the illegal theft of assets involving foreign public officials.
Amid previous mounting allegations of corruption surrounding Karamojja iron-sheet scandal, the United States has taken decisive action, imposing travel bans on Speaker Anita Among, former Karamoja Minister Goretti Kitutu, and Agnes Nandutu.
According to a statement made on April 30, Andrew Mitchell, the Deputy Foreign Secretary, said that Ms. Among and two former ministers of Karamoja Affairs, Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, would be subject to asset freezes and travel restrictions.
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"Today, the UK is sending a clear message to those who think benefiting at the expense of others is acceptable. Corruption has consequences and you will be held responsible," Mr Mitchell said.
Previously, the Speaker faced allegations of misappropriating billions of shillings of taxpayer funds through per diem expenses and gifts masquerading as corporate social responsibility. However, she countered these accusations by attributing them to "bumshafters" who she claimed were orchestrating a vendetta against her for her role in passing the anti-gay law the previous year.
In a show of support, President Museveni, speaking from Ms. Among's hometown of Bukedea, pledged to unveil the "agents of foreigners" who were allegedly orchestrating attacks against the Speaker.
The UK asserts that Miss Among, Kitutu, and Nandutu have deprived a region where "over 60 percent of people live in poverty, with many enduring the severe consequences of drought and insecurity.
The UK government is targeting Ugandan corruption suspects under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime for the first time.
In an effort to fight corruption globally, the UK has imposed penalties under this regime on 42 people and organizations since it was established in April 2021. Under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021, which are governed by the UK, organizations and people worldwide may be subject to sanctions if they participate in bribery or the illegal theft of assets involving foreign public officials.
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