IG Gives 34 Individuals Until January to Clear Shs1.7bn in Plea-Bargain Balances

What the report says

The Inspectorate of Government has ordered 34 people to settle Shs1.689 billion in unpaid balances tied to plea-bargain agreements by January 8, 2027, warning that failure to comply could lead to prosecution. According to the notice reported by Nile Post, the affected individuals are listed in 33 entries and have been instructed to appear at the IG offices with proof of payment so officials can verify and reconcile the amounts owed.

The largest balance is Shs1 billion, jointly attributed to Umar Katongole and Hawah Ssengendo. Nile Post said the remaining balances total Shs689 million, with individual amounts ranging from about Shs1.82 million to Shs88.48 million. Among the names cited were Lillian Ogobi, Jimmy Patty Odera, Denis Sebunya and Zabulon Bantu.

The notice appears to concern outstanding financial obligations from earlier plea-bargain deals rather than fresh criminal allegations. In Uganda, plea bargaining is a court-approved process that can help resolve criminal cases more quickly, and the Inspectorate said missed payments could trigger further enforcement action. The development is significant because the IG is one of the main institutions responsible for combating corruption and abuse of office, and the deadline puts pressure on the listed individuals to regularize their obligations or face additional legal steps.