The Vice President of Uganda, Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo, is among the 22 ministers engulfed in the iron sheets scandal for the diversion of relief items that had been earmarked for distribution to vulnerable communities in the Karamoja Sub-region.
Also on the list of those who have tendered their explanations are the Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs Rebecca Kadaga, third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Isanga Nakadama and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija.
Ms Ali Munira, the IGG spokesperson revealed last month that at least 22 ministers, 31 MPs and 13 Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) had explained themselves in regard to the iron sheets.
A closer look at the list of the recipients of the controversial iron sheets shows the biggest number of recipients come from the Bunyoro Sub-region.
Besides Ms Nabbanja and Mr Kasaija, there are at least 27 other politicians from the region who got the iron sheets. They include Ms Mary Mugasa, the State Minister for Public Service, who hails from Hoima.
Others include MPs representing the constituencies of Kagadi District. The list has the District Woman MP, Ms Jennifer Mbabazi, Buyaga West MP Barnabas Tinkasimire, and Buyaga East Eric Musana.
Legislators from Kakumiro District who received the iron sheets include Bugangaizi East MP Aisha Black Agaba and Bugangazi South MP Josephat Tumwesigye.
MPs from Hoima who benefitted include Hoima District Woman MP Harriet Businge, Ms Asinansi Nyakato (Hoima City Woman), Mr Joseph Ruyonga (Hoima City West Division), Dr Patrick Isingoma (Hoima City East Division), Mr David Karubanga (Kigorobya County), and Dr Pius Wakabi (Bugahya County).
Legislators from Masindi District who benefitted include Ms Akiiki Asiimwe (Masindi District Woman), Kenneth Kiiza (Bujenje), Mr Aled Akuguzibwe (Buruuli) and Mr Joab Businge (Masindi Municipality).
Recipients from Kikuube District include Mr Stephen Aseera (Bugangaizi East), Mr Francis Twinomujuni (Buhaguzi) and Ms Flora Natumanya (Kikuube District Woman MP).
Also on the list of recipients from the region are legislators from Kiryandongo District. These include Mr Jacob Karubanga (Kibanda South), Mr Linos Ngompek (Kibanda North) and Ms Hellen Kahunde (Kiryandongo District Women).
The other three recipients are Emily Kugonza (Buyanja East), Ms Noeline Kisembo (Kibable District Woman) and Ms Norah Bigirwa (Buliisa District Woman).
The Vice President of Uganda, Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo, is among the 22 ministers engulfed in the iron sheets scandal for the diversion of relief items that had been earmarked for distribution to vulnerable communities in the Karamoja Sub-region.
Also on the list of those who have tendered their explanations are the Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs Rebecca Kadaga, third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Isanga Nakadama and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija.
Ms Ali Munira, the IGG spokesperson revealed last month that at least 22 ministers, 31 MPs and 13 Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) had explained themselves in regard to the iron sheets.
A closer look at the list of the recipients of the controversial iron sheets shows the biggest number of recipients come from the Bunyoro Sub-region.
Besides Ms Nabbanja and Mr Kasaija, there are at least 27 other politicians from the region who got the iron sheets. They include Ms Mary Mugasa, the State Minister for Public Service, who hails from Hoima.
Others include MPs representing the constituencies of Kagadi District. The list has the District Woman MP, Ms Jennifer Mbabazi, Buyaga West MP Barnabas Tinkasimire, and Buyaga East Eric Musana.
Legislators from Kakumiro District who received the iron sheets include Bugangaizi East MP Aisha Black Agaba and Bugangazi South MP Josephat Tumwesigye.
MPs from Hoima who benefitted include Hoima District Woman MP Harriet Businge, Ms Asinansi Nyakato (Hoima City Woman), Mr Joseph Ruyonga (Hoima City West Division), Dr Patrick Isingoma (Hoima City East Division), Mr David Karubanga (Kigorobya County), and Dr Pius Wakabi (Bugahya County).
Legislators from Masindi District who benefitted include Ms Akiiki Asiimwe (Masindi District Woman), Kenneth Kiiza (Bujenje), Mr Aled Akuguzibwe (Buruuli) and Mr Joab Businge (Masindi Municipality).
Recipients from Kikuube District include Mr Stephen Aseera (Bugangaizi East), Mr Francis Twinomujuni (Buhaguzi) and Ms Flora Natumanya (Kikuube District Woman MP).
Also on the list of recipients from the region are legislators from Kiryandongo District. These include Mr Jacob Karubanga (Kibanda South), Mr Linos Ngompek (Kibanda North) and Ms Hellen Kahunde (Kiryandongo District Women).
The other three recipients are Emily Kugonza (Buyanja East), Ms Noeline Kisembo (Kibable District Woman) and Ms Norah Bigirwa (Buliisa District Woman).
Below is the full list of Ministers, MPs in the Iron Sheets Scandal
1.Jessica Alupo Vice President
2.Anita Among Speaker of Parliament
3.Robinah Nabbanja Prime Minister
4.Rebecca Kadaga First Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for East African Affairs
5.Rukia Isanga Nakadama Second Deputy Prime Minister/Minister without Portfolio
6.Matia Kasaija Minister for Finance Planning and Economic Development
7.Judith Nabakooba Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development
8.Kitutu Mary Goretti Minister for Karamoja Affairs
9.Dennis Hamson Obua Government Chief Whip
10.Rose Lilly Akello Minister for Ethics and Integrity
11.Grace Kwiyucwinyi Minister of State for Northern Uganda
12.Agnes Nandutu Minister of State for Karamoja
13.Jennifer Namuyangu Minsiter of State for Bunyoro
14.Amos Lugoloobi Minister of State for Finance (Planning)
15.Esther Anyakun State Minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness
16.Alice Kaboyo State Minister for Luweero/Rwenzori
17.Grace Mary Mugasa State Minister for Public Service
18.Fred Bwino Kyakulaga State Minister for Agriculture
19.Moriku Kaducu State Minister for Primary Education
20.Henry Musasizi State Minister for Finance (General Duties)
21.Aisha Sekindi Minister of State for Water
22.Fred Byamukama Minister of State for Transport
23.Jacob Oboth-Oboth Minister of State for Defence
24.Obiga Kania MP, Terego East County, Terego
25.Joab Businge MP, Masindi Municipality
26.Pius Wakabi MP, Bugahya County, Hoima District
27.Stephen Aseera MP Bugangazi East County, Kikuube
28.Jennifer Mbabazi District Woman MP, Kagadi
29.Akiiki Asiimwe District Woman MP, Masindi
30.Kenneth Kiiza MP Bujenje County, Masindi
31.Aled Akuguzibwe MP Buruuli County Masindi
32.Jacob Karubanga MP, Kibanda South, Kiryandongo
33.Barnabas Tinkasimire MP, Buyaga West, Kagadi
34.Harriet Businge District Woman MP, Hoima
35.David Karubanga MP, Kigorobya County, Hoima
36.Noeline Kisembo District Woman MP, Kibaale
37.Josephat Tumwesigye MP, Bugangazi South Kakumiro
38.Emely Kugonza MP, Buyanja East County, Kibaale
39.Linos Ngompek MP, Kibanda North, Kiryandongo
40.Flora Natumanya District Woman MP, Kikuube
41.Eric Musana MP, Buyaga East County, Kagadi
42.Joseph Ruyonga MP, Hoima West Division, Hoima City
43.Hellen Kahunde District Woman MP, Kiryandongo
44.Norah Bigirwa District Woman MP, Buliisa
45.Aisha Black Agaba MP, Bugangaizi East
46.Dr Patrick Isingoma MP, Hoima East Division, Hoima City
47.Agnes Kirabo Youth MP Central Region
48.Francis Twinomujuni MP, Buhaguzi County, Kikuube
49.Julius Maganda Unclear
50.Asinansi Nyakato District Woman MP, Hoima City
51.Paul Omara MP, Otuke County
52.Ruth Mold Lemetia Unclear
53.Cissy Namujju District Woman MP, Lwengo
