Uganda: Man Places Fake Bid Notice in Newspaper, Scams Businesses of Shs800m

By Amon Katungulu

The Executive Director of Hongera Saana Uganda Ltd, Mr Ashiraf Muyomba, has been charged with obtaining goods by false pretence, forgery, and uttering false documents.

Muyomba, who appeared before the KCCA Chief Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, was remanded in custody until December 10, 2025.

The charges follow an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Directorate, working jointly with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Criminal Investigations Directorate.

Authorities allege that between December 2024 and April 2025, Hongera Saana Uganda falsely claimed to be affiliated with the Presidential Mobilization Body for Peace and Development under the Office of the President.

The company is accused of fraudulently advertising a bid notice in newspapers inviting suppliers to provide goods.

Muyomba allegedly identified suppliers and entered into contracts with them, including Ms Shillo Nasali of Kisco International Limited and Mr Isaac Kezimbira of KKN Enterprises Limited, for goods worth close to Shs800 million.

Delivered items included thousands of kilograms of maize, soya, groundnut and rice seeds, posho, cooking oil, sugar, mattresses, metallic double beds, farmate spray pumps, knapsacks, branded T-shirts, umbrellas, caps, and branded backdrops.

Suppliers reportedly made repeated attempts to secure payment, but all efforts were unsuccessful.

Investigations revealed that Hongera Saana Uganda had no formal affiliation with the Office of the President, contradicting the claims made in the fraudulent bid notice.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about procurement fraud in Kampala and the need for stringent verification of contracts and suppliers to prevent exploitation of businesses.

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