MINISTER FOR KARAMOJA SENT BACK TO LUZIRA FOR LACK OF SURETIES

Minister Dr. Mary Gorette Kitutu and her brother sent back to Luzira Prison after their lawyer failed to secure bail for the duo having been produced in the Anti-corruption on Wednesday 12, 2023

Three of her sureties, who include her husband, George Kitutu failed to show proof of financial capacity to stand surety in such a case according to the state attorney

The case has been adjourned to Friday, April 14, 2023 when the said sureties are expected to present their substantial credentials in order for court to determine whether to grant the minister bail or not.

The minister, who has for more than two months been at the center of controversy of allegedly diverting iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people in Karamoja, was sent to Luzira last Thursday after the presiding magistrate stood over the matter to today, citing insufficient time to review the lengthy bail arguments made by both her lawyers and the State.

Minister Kitutu faces two counts of loss of public property and one count of conspiracy to defraud government according to the charge sheet that was presented before court last week.

She is jointly charged with her younger brother Michael Naboya Kitutu and Mr Joshua Abaho, the senior assistant secretary in the Ministry of Karamoja Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister.

 Kitutu’s lawyers led by Michael Wamasebu, a former deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP); John Musiime, and Jude Byamukama.

By George Bukenya

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