Mpuuga directs MP Kagabo to return UGX40m 'bribe' to the Speaker

Mpuuga told Kagabo to return the money after the latter offered to return the money that has been a bone of contention with his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP).

A Bribe

In June this year, legislators across the political spectrum allegedly received 40 million shillings ahead of any budgetary approval for the same.

NUP described the money as a bribe and directed its MPs to return the money during a meeting chaired by NUP principal, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, at their party headquarters.

In a statement, NUP alleged that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) MPs received the money from Parliament, while the Opposition and Independent MPs were allegedly given the money at the residence of the Speaker, Hon. Among.

However, Chris Obore, the Director of Communication and Public Affairs at Parliament, said that the institution was not aware of the said transaction and instead advised NUP to interest the accountability committees of parliament if the said payment was not guided by the procedures of parliament.

Kagabo returns money

“Some time ago, I received money to a tune of 40 million on my account, and shortly after that I was also invited to pick money…40 million which money, I was told was an arrangement internally from parliament. And I received this money,” Kagabo partly told members of the Shadow Cabinet as he sought to return the money.

He conceded that his party, NUP, directed that he returns the money soon after he received it. However, he failed to immediately obey this directive because he was getting feedback from his constituency.

Mpuuga then directed Kagabo to return the money to the Speaker’s home, where he allegedly received the money, for purposes of transparency.

The Speaker’s office has not commented on this matter.