Three Legislators and a lawyer have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of Diversion of Funds and Conspiracy to Defraud.

The MPs; Mawanda Micheal Maranga of Igara East in Bushenyi District, Wamakuyu Ignatuis Mudimi of Elgon in Bulambuli District, Akamba Paul of Busiki in Namutumba District and a lawyer Kirya Julius of Kirya Company Advocates have appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on charges of Diversion of Funds and Conspiracy to Defraud.

The accused and others still at large conspired and diverted money amounting to over UGX3.4B meant for war loss compensation by government to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for their personal use.

These MPs and a lawyer have been remanded to Luzira Prison until 9th July 2024 as investigations continue.