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@kfm Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:38:31

MPs Mawanda, Akamba granted bail

The Anti-Corruption Court on Friday granted bail to Igara East County Member of Parliament Michael Mawanda, Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, and their co-accused lawyer, Julius Kirya Taitankoko. Each of the three was ordered to pay a cash bail of Shs35 million and deposit their passports with the court’s Registrar. Additionally, they were barred from traveling outside the country without court permission. Sureties for the MPs, including fellow MPs, relatives, and friends such as city businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba, were each required to execute a non-court bond of Shs50 million to ensure the accused’s return to court as needed. The trio is jointly charged with former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade Geraldine Ssali, Elgon County MP Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi, […]

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