Iron sheets scandal: Nandutu’s trial resumes

The hearing of a case in which the former Karamoja affairs state minister Agnes Nandutu is accused of diverting iron sheets meant for Karamoja region, resumes today, February 19, 2025, at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala.

Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga is handling the case. Chief State Attorney David Bisamunyu from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions represents the state, while the accused is being represented by lawyers Charles Nandaah Wamukoota and John Nalela.

Nandutu, who is also the Bududa district Woman MP, is battling charges of dealing with suspect property, contrary to section 21A (1) of the Anti-Corruption Act. If found guilty, Nandutu will be sentenced to seven years in prison.

Allegations

Prosecution alleges that Nandutu between the month of June and July 2022, at the OPM stores in Namanve, and in Kkola Cell, Bulwanyi Parish, Mukono district, dealt with government property, namely, 2000 pre-painted iron sheets of gauge 28 marked “Office of the Prime Minister”, by receiving and holding the items, which she had reason to believe were acquired as a result of loss of public property, an offence under Section 10 (1) of the Anti-Corruption Act 2009.

On the other hand, Kitutu, who is the Manafwa district Woman Member of Parliament, faces two counts of loss of public property and conspiracy to defraud at the Anti-Corruption Court together with her brother Micheal Kitutu Naboya and personal assistant Joshua Abaho.