Buhimba Technical Institute Accountant Arrested for Swindling UGX 30M

Accountability concerns at Buhimba Technical Institute have come into focus after an accountant attached to the institution was arrested over alleged misappropriation of school funds.

Police in Kikuube District are holding Mary Uwizera Ndekezi, following allegations that she irregularly withdrew more than Shs 30 million from the institute’s bank account without authorization.

Authorities say the funds were allegedly diverted for personal use, raising concerns about financial management at the government training institution.Ndekezi was arrested on Friday afternoon on the orders of Godwine Angalia after she was tracked down at Kikuube District headquarters.

Reports indicate that when the institute’s management discovered the alleged financial irregularities, the suspect fled into hiding, prompting the matter to be reported to the RDC for intervention.Angalia said he directed police to investigate, leading to her arrest.

He added that other staff members are being investigated for possible involvement in the alleged fraud. The suspect is currently detained at Kikuube Central Police Station as investigations continue.

The incident has also revived past concerns about governance at the institute. In October 2018, students staged protests accusing the then principal, Akoki Anyamo, of maladministration, including failure to provide training materials and account for missing equipment.

The institute, established in 2016, offers vocational courses such as welding and metal fabrication, motor vehicle repair, hairdressing, fashion design, electrical installation, and carpentry.