Kennedy Oreste

Photographer | Documentary | Humanitarian

[Col Edith Nakalema @edthnaka]

Happy 64th Independence Day, Uganda!

We honour the sacrifices of our forefathers whose courage secured our independence.
We celebrate the continued stability, peace and development of our country under the leadership of H.E. the President and C-I-C, @KagutaMuseveni.

The responsibility to safeguard the peace and stability we enjoy rests with each of us. May we preserve this legacy and build an even brighter future for generations to come.

#BuyUgandaBuildUganda #UgandaAt64

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

A Happy 64th Independence Uganda🇺🇬!

As we honour the brave leaders whose sacrifices restored unity, peace, and laid the foundation for our nation’s development. @AntiGraft_SH remains committed to promoting integrity, accountability for a just corruption free Uganda! #UGat64

[Col Edith Nakalema @edthnaka]

A heartfelt thank you to H.E. Bouwe-Jan Smeding, Deputy Ambassador @NLinUganda who led a distinguished team of investors under their umbrella, Netherlands–Uganda Trade and Investment Platform[@Nutip_Kampala] and officials from @GovUganda MDAs for a productive interaction hosted @ShieldInvestors.

The officials included, Mr. Moses Kaggwa, Director Economic Affairs @mofpedU, a team of officials from @URAuganda led by Comm. Abel Kagumire, a team from @TaxAppealug, , @MoJCAUG, @mia_uga, @IDLO, @ufzepa, Hon. @FredRuhindi, DG ISO Mr. Arthur Mugenyi and @UgandaMediaCent.

Together we appreciated the fact that the Netherlands accounts for 58.8% of Uganda’s total Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), with over 200 Dutch-affiliated companies.

Our engagement addressed concerns on economic policy, taxation & incentives, tax dispute resolution, regulatory approvals and the adherence to the Protection of Sovereignty Act.

We salute H.E. the President @KagutaMuseveni for his relentless support to all wealth creators.
#EmpoweringInvestors

[iAm Uncle Mo @mkiboneka]

We tried 😰

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

FORMER MUKONO DISTRICT SPEAKER REMANDED OVER CORRUPTION CHARGES!

This afternoon, @AntiGraft_SH, in collaboration with the @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, arraigned the former Mukono District Speaker, Nakasi Betty Hope, before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of corruption.
She has been remanded until October 21, 2026.

It is alleged that on June 30, 2025, at the Mukono District Local Government Headquarters, Nakasi Betty, together with others still at large, solicited UGX2 million from the then Procurement Officer of Buikwe District.

Nakasi claimed she could use her influence over the Mukono District Service Commission to help the officer secure a promotion to the position of Senior Procurement Officer, Mukono District, in exchange for the money.

The arrest follows the Unit's investigations into allegations of the illegal sale of government jobs in Mukono Local Government, following complaints of extortion involving members of the District Service Commission and some politicians in the district. This is in line with H.E. the President’s repeated warnings against the illegal sale of government jobs and his directive to relevant authorities to take action against all those involved.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

ANOTHER REMANDED OVER ALLEGED LAND GRABBING IN WAKISO!
@AntiGraft_SH, in collaboration with @ODPPUGANDA and @CID1_UG, has arraigned, Tamale Abdu before the Wakiso Chief Magistrates Court on charges of forcible entry, destroying crops, and theft.
He has been remanded until 13/10/2026.

Tamale, joins other suspects who were earlier charged and remanded on similar offences, They falsely claimed to have a kibanja on land, comprising Busiro Block 514, Plots 6, 10, & 12.
Between October 30 and November 4, 2025, at Kasanje Town Council in Wakiso District, Tamale Abu and others violently entered and seized the said land.

They assembled a large number of people and entered the land, which was occupied by Kamuli Industrial Estates Ltd, and unlawfully destroyed tree plantations, coffee trees, and other natural trees. They also stole nine motors of coffee milling machines , property of Kamuli Industrial Estates Ltd worth approximately UGX 500 million.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

SH-ACU IMPERSONATOR CHARGED WITH EXTORTING MONEY FROM INDIVIDUALS

This afternoon, @AntiGraft_SH, in collaboration with the @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, arraigned Muzuusa Derrick, a contractor working with LOGISCO Company Ltd, before the Tororo Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of obtaining money by false pretence. Muzuusa has been remanded until October 6, 2026.

Prosecution alleges that on September 22, 2026, at Tororo Municipal Council in Tororo District, Muzuusa, together with others still at large, with intent to defraud, obtained money from officials of Tororo Municipal Council and other individuals.

The accused allegedly presented himself as an SH-ACU officer and claimed that he could facilitate the release of individuals implicated in corruption-related allegations arising from the ongoing Expose the Corrupt Campaign, led by Hon. @BalaamBarugahar, the Minister of Local Government.

It is further alleged that he demanded UGX10 million from the affected individuals, claiming that the money would be used to secure their release and manage their cases.

The Unit encourages members of the public to report suspected cases of impersonation, extortion or corruption involving individuals who falsely present themselves as SH-ACU officers in exchange for purported assistance in corruption-related matters. Such cases should be reported to the relevant authorities.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

Earlier today, the Inter-Agency Forum for the Accountability Sector convened for a high level meeting chaired by the Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity, Hon. Akello Rose Lilly Akello (MP).

The meeting discussed strategies to combat corruption and also reviewed the draft National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026 - 2030.

In attendance were @IGGUganda, @CID1_UG, @ODPPUGANDA, @AntiGraft_SH, @ethicsug,
@OAG, @LeadershipCodeT, @PPDAUganda, @HMUStateHouse, @ThefiaU, ISO, @mofpedU, Secretariat of Patriotism, @URAuganda, @MoLGUganda, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, the Governance and Security Programme Secretariat, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Judicial and Education Service Commissions.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

BUNDIBUGYO DISTRICT ENGINEER CHARGED OVER ALLEGED FINANCIAL LOSS!

This afternoon, @AntiGraft_SH , in collaboration with the @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, arraigned Bundibugyo District Engineer, Muhindo Bithi Robert, before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of causing financial loss. He has been remanded until September 25th, 2026.

In 2024, while employed as the Bundibugyo District Engineer, Muhindo, together with others still at large, failed to conduct a soil-bearing capacity test before designing a bridge along the Tokwe–Kanyamwirima–Hakitara Road in Bundibugyo District.

It is alleged that this was done in contravention of the General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (Series 6000 – Structures).

It is further alleged that the omission contributed to the collapse of the bridge, which had been constructed at a cost of UGX 115 million, thereby causing financial loss to the Government.

This arrest and arraignment follow the continued “Expose the Corrupt” National Campaign spearheaded by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. @BalaamBarugahar, to strengthen accountability and address corruption in Local Governments.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

BUNYANGABU DISTRICT OFFICIALS REMANDED OVER ABUSE OF OFFICE!

@AntiGraft_SH, working with the @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, has arraigned two Bunyangabu District Local Government officials namely;
1. Bajenje Kenneth, Town Clerk
2. Kitalengwa Beatrice, Senior Treasurer before the Anti-Corruption Division on charges of abuse of office.
They were remanded until 25/09/2026.

In 2022, The duo while serving as Town Clerk and Senior Treasurer of Nyakigumba Town Council in Bunyangabu District respectively, abused their authority by arbitrarily purchasing land in Kisomoro II Cell, East Ward, Nyakigumba Town Council, on behalf of the council without following the mandatory procurement procedures for acquiring property by a local government.

Due to their disregard of the due processes, they bought land less than what was planned for hence causing loss to govt of over UGX46M.

These arraignments stem from the ongoing “Expose the Corrupt” Campaign, spearheaded by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. @BalaamBarugahar to hold public officials accountable for the management of public resources and the delivery of services to citizens.

[Türkiye in Uganda @TC_KampalaBE]

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[Kennedy Oreste @orestekennedy]

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[Kennedy Oreste @orestekennedy]

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[Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba]

I have hereby forgiven my dear sister Hon.@JustineNameere. I do not hold grudges against people. I wish all well. The matter is settled. PLU is instructed to stop attacking her from this day on.

[Justine Nameere Nsubuga @JustineNameere]

My sincere apology to Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba regarding a video that unscrupulous people maliciously edited and put your name! I can NEVER attack you my Brother! Heshima👍For those who seek to sow dicord, Proverbs Chapter 6:19 says "The Lord detests a false witness"

[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

This is to thank the Friendly Government of Thailand for lifting Ebola related travel restrictions on Uganda. I look forward to meeting Honorable Sihasak Phuangket Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly high level week to thank him in person. I thank the Thailand Embassy in Nairobi accredited to Uganda for their cooperation.

[Madam CEO 🇺🇬 @JackieAkampwera]

First of all, good evening!
This car just hit our car in Ntinda while driving in the wrong lane! Some people think we don’t have anywhere to go and are just on the road to warm up the roads or our cars!

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

MAN ARRAIGNED OVER ALLEGED FORGERY AND FRAUDULENT PROCUREMENT OF LAND TITLE

This afternoon, @AntiGraft_SH in collaboration with the @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, arraigned Ssekyondwa David Musisi before the Kajjansi Chief Magistrate’s Court on eight counts of forgery, uttering false documents and fraudulent procurement of a certificate of title.

He has been remanded till October 5th, 2025.

It is alleged that in 2018, Ssekyondwa forged a transfer form purporting to have been signed by Mukabya Sentamu Augustine, the proprietor of land comprised in Block 265 Plot 4690, Bunamwaya, Wakiso District, claiming that he had purchased the land from him.

He is further accused of presenting the forged transfer form and a false passport document bearing Mukabya’s details at the Wakiso Lands Office, in an attempt to have the land transferred into his name.

In a separate incident in January 2019, Ssekyondwa allegedly forged and presented another transfer form purporting to transfer the same land from his name to Biira Udear, falsely claiming that Biira was the proprietor of the land.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

ALLEGED IMPOSTER CHARGED WITH EXTORTION AND IMPERSONATING GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL!

This afternoon, @AntiGraft_SH, in collaboration with @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, arraigned Businessman Nuwagaba Vincent before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of Impersonating a Public Official, Corruption, and Demanding Money by Menace. He has been remanded till the 29th September, 2026.

Prosecution alleges that in August 2026, at various places in Mpigi and Kampala, Nuwagaba solicited UGX 500 million from a director of Double Q Company Ltd, a Chinese-owned company involved in vehicle assembly.

Nuwagaba allegedly impersonated an official from the Ministry of Water and Environment and falsely claimed that the company was degrading a wetland at Nakirebe in Mpigi District.

According to investigations, Nuwagaba demanded the money, claiming that he would help the company’s directors prevent or frustrate any action by the relevant authorities to stop their activities at the site.

It is further alleged that Nuwagaba worked with officials said to be from Ministry of Water and Environment and Mpigi Magistrate’s Court, to put pressure on the victims to pay the money.

Investigations are still ongoing to apprehend all those involved.

[Anti Corruption Unit - State House Uganda @AntiGraft_SH]

This afternoon, @AntiGraft_SH, together with the @CID1_UG and the @ODPPUGANDA, have arraigned Kayiwa Amir before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of offering gratification.
He was remanded until September 30, 2026.

It is alleged that on August 29, 2026, at Lubowa in Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District, Kayiwa offered UGX 8 million to police officers guarding a crime scene. The alleged bribe was intended to allow him access to the office of Asimwe Emmanuel at Details Security Company Ltd, where he reportedly planned to remove vital evidence.

This had followed an earlier complaint filed to the unit concerning the alleged theft of 785 kilograms of gold from Details Security Company Ltd premises which prompted the unit and police to secure and cordon off the scene as investigations commenced.