KAMPALA
Nassolo Hidaya was arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court in Uganda on charges of forgery and uttering false documents. The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and Police together arrested Hidaya on allegations that she forged and obtained a certificate of no objection from the office of Administrator General.
According to the prosecutor, Hidaya fraudulently acquired letters of administration for the estate of the late Emmanuel Kawooya. The Administrator General’s certificate was obtained at the expense of Kawooya’s family, which was deprived of their right to the deceased estate.
In court, Hidaya was charged with forgery under Section 347 of the Penal Code Act and uttering false documents contrary to Section 351 of the same Act. She was not allowed to enter a plea, and the prosecution requested the court to remand her until 26/09/23.
The Chief Magistrate granted the prosecution’s request, and Nassolo Hidaya was remanded to Luzira Prison until her next hearing. Speaking outside the court, the ACU spokesperson said, “We will ensure that anyone who engages in fraudulent activities is brought to book. Corruption is a vice that needs to be tamed for good governance and accountability.”
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Police have been investigating several cases of corruption in Uganda, including fraudulent activities, mismanagement of public resources, and embezzlement of funds. The ACU has been working closely with the Police to ensure that those found guilty of corruption are punished accordingly.
The case against Nassolo Hidaya is one of the many ongoing corruption cases in Uganda. It highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the country and the need to combat corruption at all levels.
