Umeme Official Leaks a Fresh Massive Scandal Among MPs & Umeme Management

A major controversy has erupted after revelations that Parliament initially approved USD 190 million for the Umeme buyout, despite the actual cost being USD 127 million.

The shocking disclosure was made by Jonan Kizza, the spokesperson for Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), raising serious concerns about financial oversight in the process.

The buyout of Umeme, Uganda’s main electricity distributor, was meant to facilitate the transition of power distribution back to government control.

However, the discrepancy between the estimated and actual amounts has led to suspicions of possible mismanagement or exaggerated budgeting.

Many Ugandans are now questioning why Parliament approved an inflated figure and what the extra USD 63 million was intended for.

Kizza clarified that while the initial USD 190 million was an estimate, the government eventually settled on the correct figure of USD 127 million.

His statement has sparked debates over whether there were attempts to mislead the public or create room for financial irregularities within the process.

Opponents argue that such a significant gap in figures points to either negligence or deliberate attempts to manipulate public funds.

Some opposition MPs and civil society groups are now demanding a thorough audit to establish why Parliament acted on an inaccurate estimate without proper verification.

Meanwhile, government officials insist that there was no wrongdoing, explaining that estimates often change before final approval.

However, this explanation has not convinced skeptics, who see it as yet another example of financial mismanagement in Uganda’s public sector.

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Even as pressure mounts for transparency, Ugandans will be watching closely to see if the authorities take any action to investigate the glaring inconsistency.

The Umeme buyout was supposed to mark a new era for the country’s electricity sector, but it has now raised more questions than answers.