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Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Professor Waswa Balunywa, has been remanded to Luzira Prison over abuse of office allegations.
This follows his court appearance, where he faced accusations of irregular recruitment during his tenure.
The prosecution claims Prof. Balunywa unlawfully hired three individuals as administrative assistants between February and April 2023, despite them lacking the necessary academic qualifications.
It is further argued that this recruitment resulted in unnecessary government expenses, forming the basis for the corruption charges.
Court proceedings revealed the recruitment violated set guidelines for hiring public servants, leading to an investigation by the Inspectorate of Government.
Prof. Balunywa, who served as MUBS Principal for several years, denied the charges and is awaiting a bail hearing.
The case has attracted significant public attention, with many viewing it as a test of the government's commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring accountability in public institutions.