Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have appeared before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal gain.
The accused officers are Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ocitti Kidega, Maj Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Capt Kenneth Labwon Kinyera.
They are jointly charged with conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, specifically acts of personal interest likely to endanger operational efficiency, contrary to the UPDF Act.
Prosecution told the court that the officers allegedly diverted about 27,000 litres of diesel meant for official operations for personal use. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between July 2022 and December 2023 in Kampala and Jinja.
All the four officers denied the charges when they were read to them before the court.
The case is being presided over by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, who adjourned the matter to May 29, 2026, for further mention.
