Butaleja, Uganda — The Butaleja Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced a former parish chief after he pleaded guilty to forging academic documents used to secure public employment.
According to a statement shared by the Anti-Corruption Unit – State House Uganda, Mulogo Juma, who previously served as Parish Chief of Muyagu Parish in Butaleja District, was fined UGX 1 million and barred from holding any government office for five years.
Court proceedings revealed that Juma fraudulently obtained his position in 2021 by presenting a forged academic transcript for a Diploma in Public Administration and Management, allegedly purporting it to have been issued by Kyambogo University. The document was later determined to be false.
As part of the ruling, Juma has refunded UGX 3,690,000—part of the salary he earned while in office—which has been deposited on the Butaleja District Local Government account.
The conviction follows earlier charges brought against him by the Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. He had been arraigned before the same court on charges of forgery and uttering false documents before opting for a plea bargain that led to his sentencing.
Authorities say the case underscores ongoing efforts to combat fraud and uphold integrity within public service. The Anti-Corruption Unit reiterated its commitment to pursuing individuals who obtain government positions through fraudulent means, warning that such offences undermine trust in public institutions. The case has drawn attention to the importance of verifying academic credentials in public recruitment, as Uganda continues to strengthen oversight mechanisms in government employment.
