EXPERTS UGANDA Uganda – corruption in National Lotteries and Gaming 6 years ago Iwo Bulski Post Views: 1,225 Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has interdicted Edgar Gerald Agaba, the CEO National Lotteries and Gaming Board, who is facing corruption related criminal charges. The minister in a July 19th letter, ordered Mr Agaba to leave office immediately until both the police and internal investigations into his conduct are disposed of. Agaba, who has been heading the gaming board since 2017, is facing embezzlement charges before the Anti Corruption Court in Kampala. According to prosecution, Agaba together with one John Patrick Kazoora the boardʼs Manager in Charge of Finance Administration stole 710 million shillings and also made fraudulent requisitions for another Shs 470 million and another Shs 360 million to the Finance Ministry in 2018. Both suspects are out on bail. Minister Kasaija says: nonetheless, that he decided to interdict Mr Agaba to allow investigations in the allegations to carry on. “It is necessary that you step down …as we wait for the outcomes of the proceedings. ThereforeI I hereby interdict you from exercising the powers and functions of your office with immediate effect as we carry out internal investigations and also await the decision of court.” – he said. In the meantime, according to Minister Kasaija‘s directives, Agaba will be receiving half his salary and shall not be allowed access to office or to leave the country without the ministerʼs permission. Source: chimpreports About Post Author Iwo Bulski Issues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. See author's posts Iwo BulskiIssues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: Agaba, corruption, Uganda Continue Reading Previous South Africa – Africa is open for business and the opportunities are hugeNext Kenyans given 48 hours to cash out of betting firms More Stories EXPERTS NIGERIA Five red flags of Ponzi schemes, gambling businesses 1 day ago Samuel EXPERTS WORLD NEWS The Five Richest People in the Gambling Industry 1 day ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Identification of and intervention in gambling effects among vulnerable groups in public universities in Kenya 6 days ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA MPs pass 10 amendments in efforts to curb money laundering in Kenya 6 days ago Szarlot EXPERTS UGANDA The role of performing arts in educating the youth against harmful gambling in Uganda 6 days ago Szarlot EXPERTS NIGERIA The Impact of Fintech Innovations on Nigeria’s Financial Landscape 7 days ago Szarlot EXPERTS GHANA Ghana Abandons Gambling Tax to Spur Economic Activity, Faces Revenue Concerns 1 week ago Szarlot BETTING UGANDA Why Uganda might have the world’s most passionate Arsenal fans 1 week ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA NACADA Sensitised Boda Boda Riders On Drug Risks 2 weeks ago Samuel EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA South Africa to host Responsible Gambling Summit 2025 2 weeks ago Szarlot EXPERTS WORLD NEWS Gambling survey launched ahead of Ethical Gambling Forum 2025 2 weeks ago Samuel EXPERTS RWANDA Africa’s audacious $60bn AI bet trails global counterparts 2 weeks ago Szarlot Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.