Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu were both ministers responsible for Uganda’s region of Karamoja, a region harshly impacted by poverty and insecurity. They are accused of stealing large amounts of roofing materials aimed at supporting vulnerable populations in the region, in the frame of a government-funded project. These materials have allegedly been redirected to politicians and their families. [1]
She is facing criminal charges in Uganda regarding the iron sheet affair. [2]
Information
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION | Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Uganda |
DATE OF BIRTH | 17.09.1962 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Manafwa District, Uganda |
NATIONALITY | Uganda |
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE | Uganda |
FULL NAME | Mary Goretti Kitutu |
FIRST AND MIDDLE NAME(S) | Mary Goretti |
ALIASES | None |
FAMILY MEMBERS | Michael Naboya Kitutu - brother |
FAMILY MEMBERS SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS | None |
ESTIMATES OF ASSETS FROZEN OR CONFISCATED | Unknown |
ESTIMATES OF ASSETS RETURNED | None |
SANCTIONS REGIMES | UK Global Anti-corruption sanctions. [1] |
START OF SANCTIONS | 30.04.2024 [1] |