It follows a joint effort by the State House Anti Corruption unit (SHACU), the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)  and the DPP who collaborated on the arrests.

The charges against the advocates stem from an alleged incident on April 20, 2023. Prosecutors claim the duo, with others at large, conspired.

Their goal was to allegedly create a fraudulent lease agreement dated April 20, 2023, falsely claiming a lease.

It purported to be between SEMA Holding Limited and Ephrata Investment Group Ltd. This claim is was found false.

The scheme’s alleged motive was clear: obtain UGX 917 million. The target: Kalpana Abe and her company, SEMA Holding Limited.

Funds were supposedly for investment. Specifically, in Ephrata Investment Group for the Blackzone Recreation Center at Plot 3A Lugogo By-Pass.

This arraignment highlights Uganda’s anti-graft drive. Professionals are being held accountable. The court has remanded both accused. They remain in prison until August 13, 2025. This case is ongoing.

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