Dokolo District Officials Charged Over Alleged Embezzlemet of Shs15.2 million

In Uganda two Dokolo District officials have been charged with the alleged embezzlement of over Shs15.2 million.

Chief Administration Officer (CAO) George William Omuge and Chief Finance Officer John Odada were brought before the recently created Anti-Corruption Court and charges with three offences: causing of financial loss, embezzlement and abuse of office.

The funds were meant to be for the Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for northern Uganda (PRDP). It is alleged that Odada approved a payment of Shs15.2 million to Omuge.

The pair have been released on bail and are scheduled to appear in court on March 1.