Dr. Yovantino Akii Agel and Another v Uganda
Dr. Yovantino Akii Agel and Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 149 of 2015) [2021] UGCA 77 (17 September 2021)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge misdirected herself by conflating the offence of abuse of office with diversion of resources, and failed to properly evaluate the evidence regarding contract variations and the necessity of 'emerging issues' in hospital rehabilitation. The evidence showed that the 1st appellant, as Accounting Officer, did not act arbitrarily or abuse his office in the procurement process, and that the variations were approved by relevant committees and were necessary for improved service delivery. There was no prejudice to the hospital or government, and the bene…
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- Abuse Of Office
- Embezzlement
- Public Procurement Irregularities
- Accountability Of Public Officers
- Audit And Forensic Investigation