IG arrests former Arua District Chairperson over alleged sale of government motorcycle

What the report says

Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government has arrested former Arua District Local Government chairperson Alfred Okuonzi over allegations that he unlawfully sold a government motorcycle that had been assigned to him while in office, according to Watchdog Uganda. The agency also detained his son and two brokers, who are said to have been involved in arranging the sale.

The report says preliminary findings indicate that Okuonzi allegedly instructed the brokers to find a buyer for the district-owned motorcycle, which was still in his possession. The article states that the motorcycle was reportedly being offered for 6.5 million Ugandan shillings. The arrest is presented as part of the IG’s wider anti-corruption work focused on suspected misuse or disposal of public assets.

Watchdog Uganda reported that the four suspects are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on Monday, November 2, 2026. The matter is still at the investigation and court stage, and the suspects are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until a competent court proves the allegations.

The case underscores a broader public accountability issue in Uganda: government vehicles and motorcycles remain state property even when assigned to officials for official duties, and any disposal is supposed to follow lawful procedures. The article frames the arrest as a reminder of the Inspectorate of Government’s role in protecting public resources and investigating possible abuse of office.