By our reporter
Kampala, Uganda – Mary Goretti Kitutu Kimono, the former Minister for Karamoja, is selling a significant asset while facing charges related to the misappropriation of metal roofing sheets meant for vulnerable Karamoja communities.
Kitutu, who was dismissed by President Yoweri Museveni in March 2024, is accused of diverting thousands of corrugated iron sheets intended for Karamoja, a region struggling with droughts and flooding, to her relatives and officials instead of distributing them to those in need.
While out on bail and largely absent from the public eye, Kitutu has listed a block of eight apartments for sale at 1.2 billion shillings.
The property, constructed during her tenure as Minister of Energy, is being sold under discreet conditions, with brokers refusing to disclose the location.
Kitutu’s decision to liquidate her assets suggests a strategy to secure her wealth amid ongoing legal battles.
This move reflects a broader trend among high-profile figures facing legal scrutiny.
The iron sheet scandal has implicated several senior officials, including the vice-president, prime minister, and parliamentary Speaker.
Some officials apologized and returned the stolen sheets, while others denied having requested them.
Kitutu and her brother, Michael Naboya Kitutu, pleaded not guilty to the charges but were initially jailed before securing bail.
However, in April, the Court of Appeal halted the criminal proceedings against Kitutu, citing potential irreparable damage to her reputation.
Kitutu is accused of causing a financial loss of 1.5 billion shillings to the government, intended for peace-building activities in Karamoja.
The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability among government officials.
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