‘Kitatta’s Network Spread Across the Country ‘

Boda Boda 2010 thugs upon being arrested in Kampala this past weekend

A joint security investigation into the criminal activities of Boda Boda 2010 has discovered that the militia’s commander, Abdallah Kitatta had opened branches in several districts across the country.

Officials investigating Kitatta’s operations say he had divisional managers within Kampala Metropolitan Police

He also had district managers in major commercial districts of Uganda such as Mukono, Jinja, Mbale, Hoima, Arua, Lira, Gulu, Bushenyi, Kabale, Rukungiri, Masaka and Mpigi districts.

“This appeared to us as a secret political mobilisation strategy to serve the interests of his Godfather,” said an official briefed about the investigation.

Kitatta was arrested this past weekend by military forces.

He had earlier told the media he was “untouchable” and that if authorities wanted him they should “write to me.”

The military police with support of Joint Anti Terrorism Track Units would later raid a hotel where he had camped before taking him to the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala for interrogation.

It is understood Kitatta will face charges of robbery, torture, extortion among others.

Sources said most of the motorcycles stolen by Kitatta’s Boda Boda 2010 were sold in South Sudan and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after number plates were changed.

In this operation, officials say, Kitatta worked closely with Nickson Agasirwe, who is in prison on charges of kidnap.

“There is compelling information that shows all Divisional and District Commanders of 2010 boda-boda were perpetrators of crime in their respective areas of command,” said a source, who preferred anonymity to speak freely.

Defence Deputy Spokesperson Lt Col Deo Akiiki said in a statement to ChimpReports that, “More detailed investigations will be conducted with a view of arresting all those still at large and prosecuting them.”

Uganda’s military has so far arrested more than 30 suspects in the investigation into the murder of Case Hospital Accountant Francis Ekalungar.

Ekalugar was kidnapped and later murdered on Tuesday 2 Jan 2018 and his body discovered by police in Kajjansi.

Boda Boda 2010 members have since admitted to the murder.

UNRA Legal Boss Kuteesa Under IGG Probe

Mary Kuteesa denied the allegations against her husband

The head of Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Legal Department, Mary Kuteesa is being investigated by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) over conflict of interest.

In a letter dated January 9, the IGG wrote to UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina about Kuteesa’s alleged “non-disclosure of information” despite being a member of the authority’s contracts committee.

“It was specifically alleged that her husband through his law firm Arcodco and Company Advocates represents construction companies like China Wuyi Co. Ltd and China Communications Company, information she never disclosed,” wrote the IGG.

The development comes high on the heels of a bitter fight among construction companies over multi-million dollar road projects.

Contacted, Kuteesa denied the charge, saying she had “no doubt that this allegation is being peddled by some corrupt and evil contractors in alliance with their brokers.”

She further said the accusation is “done with the sole purpose to harass, intimidate, and drain me of the effort to stand against corruption.”

If proven, the allegations could taint the reputation of the powerful contracts committee charged with scrutinizing road contractors before being handed billions of taxpayers’ money for construction works on public roads.

Kuteesa said she had asked her husband who “confirmed to me categorically that none of the two companies are his clients or in fact clients of any of his Partners.”

She stressed the office of the IGG “would have easily or can still quickly cross check this fact from him or from the named companies themselves.”

Kuteesa, who was a member of the UNRA probe committee before being appointed to lead the authority’s legal department, further said she knew “the God who sent me to UNRA and I will not back down. I will always stand for what is Godly, right and for what is fair and just. My service is first to God and second to the citizens of this country. Finally, nothing will stop my pursuit of corrupt free operations in my assignments.”

The IGG directed Kagina to “take appropriate action” and report to the Inspectorate within 30 days.

Basajjabalaba Appears Before CIID Today  

Hassan Bassajjabalaba has been summoned by police

Wealthy businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba will today Tuesday appear before Police Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department (CIID) interrogation over a Shs 700m deal.

The tycoon, who has previously come under scrutiny over shady deals with government, is suspected of “obtaining money by false pretence” amounting to $200,000 (approx. Shs 700m).

According to a confidential correspondence seen by ChimpReports, CIID told Basajjabalaba they had received a complaint to the effect that M/S Haba Group (U) Ltd received money on its Bank account number 95070200000030 at Bank of Baroda Uganda on April 16 2010 from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank sent by Fauzia Khan.

Sources at CIID were uncomfortable discussing details of the case to avoid jeopardizing the investigation.

However, Morning Intelligence Briefing was informed that Basajjabalaba, who also serves as Chairman Board of Trustees Kampala International University, is being investigated for “conning a businessman in Abu Dhabi.”

The Director of Criminal Investigations W. Kototyo said “Police investigations were initiated and are still ongoing into this matter”

Basajjabalaba is expected to report at CIID headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala at 10:00am “to give relevant information in form of documents as well record a statement in respect of this allegation.”

He was instructed to report to Deputy Director Economic Crimes and Anti Corruption Division “who will advise you on the next course of action.”

This is not the first time Basajja, as he is fondly called, is in the eye of the storm.

He was remanded to Luzira over the Shs142b compensation by the government following the reversing of the then Kampala City Council decision to sell Nakasero, Shauriyako, St Balikuddembe (Owino) markets and the Constitution Square to him.

An audit by the Office of the Auditor General found no basis for the compensation, noting that the claims were heavily inflated in any case, and that, in reality, it was the businessman who owed the government some Shs900m in unpaid taxes and fees.

The Supreme Court in 2014 threw out an obnoxious deal in form of court settlement between Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and city businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba.

Basajja wanted the Supreme Court to sanction the deal where UBC, which is owned by the government, would pay him Shs36billion as compensation for the botched up sale of the land in Bugolobi measuring close to 25 acres.