UK Sanctions Ugandan Politicians for Corruption Involving Theft from Aid Project

Britain's punitive measures target three high-profile Ugandan officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, amid allegations of misappropriating resources meant for impoverished communities.

• Britain has imposed sanctions on three Ugandan politicians, accusing them of stealing iron sheets intended for housing in one of Uganda's poorest regions.
• The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes against Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among and former ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu.
• Uganda's Parliament has rejected the sanctions, claiming they are politically motivated due to the speaker's support for anti-homosexuality legislation.
• The UK's actions are part of its Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime, which has targeted 42 individuals and entities since its inception in 2021.
• The sanctioned individuals are charged with corruption in Uganda, with their cases currently ongoing in the courts.

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