State House Anti Corruption Unit Cracks Down On UGX 2.2Bn Fertilizer Fraud, Businessman Arrested!

Kampala businessman has been arraigned before the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court over an alleged multi-billion shilling fertilizer fraud that reportedly targeted an international company.

The suspect, identified as Muwonge Ibrahim alias Ibra, was jointly arraigned this afternoon by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on several criminal charges linked to the alleged scam.

According to investigators, Muwonge faces charges of Obtaining Goods by False Pretence, Electronic Fraud, Forgery, Uttering False Documents, and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. Court proceedings culminated in his remand until May 28, 2026, as investigations continue.

Authorities allege that between February and December 2023, Muwonge, alongside accomplices still on the run, used a company operating under the name Kureha (U) Ltd to allegedly deceive a Turkish-based firm, Iskenderun Fertilizer Inc.

Prosecution contends that the suspects fraudulently convinced the foreign company to ship 28 containers of fertilizer to Uganda. Each container reportedly carried 540 bags, with the total consignment valued at more than UGX 2.2 billion.

Investigators further allege that upon receiving the fertilizer shipment, the suspects allegedly switched off communication with the Turkish suppliers and proceeded to place the products onto the Ugandan market for sale.

The case has once again highlighted the growing collaboration between Uganda’s anti-corruption agencies and law enforcement bodies in pursuing complex financial and commercial crimes.

Officials say efforts are ongoing to trace the remaining suspects connected to the alleged fraudulent scheme as the government intensifies the crackdown on economic crimes that undermine investor confidence and international trade relations.