The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of Public Prosecutions, has arraigned two Ngora District officials and one private individual, namely:
1. Opio Stanslas Francis, Acting District Engineer.
2. Okello Samuel, Assistant Engineering Officer.
3. Oroni Herbert, Station Manager, at Ngora Grade One Magistrates Court on charges of theft and conspiracy to defraud.

They have been remanded until 05/05/2026
The three individuals, along with others still at large, conspired between 2024 and March 2026 at Retta Solution Uganda Limited in Ngora District to steal fuel valued at over UGX 35 million, property of Ngora District Local Government. They falsely claimed the fuel was meant for road works within the district, which was not the case.
Investigation reveals that during the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26, Ngora District Local Government received a total of 1.75 billion Ugandan shillings for road construction and maintenance. However, community members and stakeholders suspected that the funds had not been properly utilised, leading to substandard work on many district roads. Several complaints concerning mismanagement of the funds were lodged with various investigative agencies, including the local police. The matter was escalated for further investigation, leading to the involvement of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit. It has been revealed that Ngora District Local Government had existing contracts for fuel supply with Retta Solution Uganda Limited and Akello Oils.

It was established that Okello Samuel, the Assistant Engineering Officer, frequently received fuel without signing for it and without the authority of the Acting District Engineer. He allegedly used the fuel for purposes unknown to the authorities, in collusion with Oroni Herbert, the Station Manager of Retta Solution Uganda Limited. Further, it was found that Opio Stanslas, the current Acting District Engineer, neglected his supervisory responsibilities by failing to oversee the Assistant Engineering Officer, leading to the misappropriation of fuel for unrelated activities.
This negligence caused complaints from various stakeholders as the quality of service delivery deteriorated.
To enhance service delivery to the public, the Government of Uganda disburses funds to districts and municipalities on a quarterly basis within each financial year. Ngora District Local Government received one billion Ugandan shillings as a grant for road rehabilitation and maintenance.
The works department acts as the vote controller of these funds, with 10% allocated specifically for maintenance, equipment repairs, and fuel for road works. Sadly, according to investigations conducted by SH-ACU countrywide, these funds have been mismanaged, leading to the apprehension of several district officials.