Politics 16 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Agnes Nandutu Sentenced to Four Years Over Iron Sheets Scandal
Former MP Agnes Nandutu has been handed a four-year prison term in Luzira for her role in the misappropriation of 2,000 iron sheets meant for Karamoja. The case highlights selective accountability in Uganda's politics, where many officials shared in the distribution but faced varying consequences. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/aaaaagnes-nandutu-one-for-the-team--5425020
Agnes Nandutu’s political career took a dramatic turn after she was sentenced to four years in Luzira Prison. Her conviction stems from the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets, or mabati, originally intended for housing projects in Karamoja.
These roofing materials ended up in private farms, homes, and other unauthorized locations after passing through Kampala. Nandutu was not the only participant; numerous ministers and MPs received allocations ranging from 100 to 500 sheets as part of a widespread distribution scheme.
When the scandal broke, many quickly returned their shares or made refunds, allowing their cases to fade away. Files were opened and then closed, showcasing Uganda’s pattern of selective enforcement.
Nandutu, however, faced the full weight of the court. Public reactions are split: some view her sentencing as a step toward accountability, while others question why she alone bears the consequences in what was clearly a collective effort.
The case underscores the uneven nature of justice in Ugandan politics, where accountability often resembles musical chairs, leaving those on the edge to face the music.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)