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Anita Among, Ex Ministers Kitutu & Nandutu Sanctioned by the UK for “Stealing Mabaati from the Poorest Communities in Uganda”

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April 30, 2024
Anita Among, Ex Ministers Kitutu & Nandutu Sanctioned by the UK for “Stealing Mabaati from the Poorest Communities in Uganda”
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The United Kingdom (UK) has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, “for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda.”

The sanctions were announced by the Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell.

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It is the first time the UK government has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda.  

The three individuals, two of whom were previously ministers responsible for Karamoja (Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu), have been charged with corruption at Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court, will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes. 

The ministers were implicated in the stealing and diverting of thousands of iron sheets used for roofing and infrastructure from a Ugandan government-funded project aimed at housing some of the most vulnerable communities in the Karamoja region.

According to the UK, the Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Annet Among, benefited from the proceeds.

Over 60% of people in Karamoja live in poverty and many suffer from the devastating impacts of drought and insecurity.

Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, said, “The actions of these individuals, in taking aid from those who need it most, and keeping the proceeds, is corruption at its worst and has no place in society. The Ugandan courts are rightly taking action to crack down on those politicians who seek to line their own pockets at their constituents’ expense.”

He added that the the UK is sending a clear message to those who think benefiting at the expense of others is acceptable. Corruption has consequences and will be held responsible.

 The three individuals sanctioned:  

  • Anita Annet Among, who has been the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda since 2022.
  • Mary Goretti Kitutu, who was the Minister for Karamoja Affairs between 2021 and 2024.
  • Agnes Nandutu, was the State Minister for Karamoja Affairs between 2021 and 2024.  

The measures follow previous UK sanctions under the Global Anti-Corruption sanctions regime, which has targeted individuals involved in serious corruption cases across the world, including Bulgaria, Lebanon, Moldova, Russia,
South Africa, South Sudan, and Venezuela. 

Since its introduction in April 2021, the UK has introduced sanctions on 42 individuals and entities under this regime globally to combat corruption across the world..

Background

  • An asset freeze prevents any UK citizen, or any business in the UK, from dealing with any funds or economic resources which are owned, held or controlled by the designated person and which are held in the UK. It will also prevent funds or economic resources being provided to or for the benefit of the designated person or entity 
  • A travel ban means that the designated person is an excluded person under section 8B of the Immigration Act 1971, and must be refused leave to enter or to remain in the United Kingdom (any leave given to a person who is an excluded person is invalid). 
  • Under the UK’s Global Anti-Corruption sanctions regulations 2021, individuals and entities anywhere in the world can be sanctioned for their involvement in bribery or misappropriation of property involving a foreign public official.  
  • This could include those who facilitate, profit from or try to cover up serious corruption, as well as making efforts to prevent authorities from carrying out justice for these actions. 
  • UK Aid was not involved in the Ugandan Government project
    Anita Among was the subject of an online exhibition #UgandaParliamentExhibition over abuse of resources at Parliament. She blocked any attempt by MPs to have the matter discussed in the house.
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