Kampala, Uganda – The chairperson of the Uganda National Teachers’ Sacco (UNTS), Mr. Godfrey Ssemwanga, has been arrested by police amid allegations of mismanagement of funds intended as a “gift” for President Yoweri Museveni. The arrest comes as part of an investigation into claims that Ssemwanga misappropriated money collected from teachers for this purpose.
According to reports, the teachers’ Sacco had organized to collect funds from its members with the intention of presenting it as a gift to President Museveni, who is also the National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. However, concerns arose regarding the management of these funds, leading to police intervention.
Mr. Ssemwanga is currently detained at the Kampala Central Police Station, and the police have launched a thorough investigation into the allegations. As of now, the UNTS has not issued an official statement regarding the arrest or the ongoing investigation.
This incident occurs against a backdrop of rising tensions between the government and various sectors, including education, over pressing issues such as teacher salaries and working conditions. The implications of this case could further strain relationships within the education sector and raise questions about financial governance in organizations linked to government officials.