Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal: Troubled Minister Gorreti Kitutu Denied Bail
The Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Ms Joan Aciro has denied bail to Karamoja Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu over unsubstantial sureties presented by her lawyers.
Dr Kitutu alongside her brother Michael Naboya today appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo for a hearing on their second attempt to be granted temporary freedom as state prosecution finalised details in their charges of swindling iron sheets meant for the vulnerable in Karamoja.
However, the court’s chief magistrate Joan Aciro ruled out her bail application on basis that one out of the four sureties for the minister is substantial to get her released on bail.
Last week, the Minister was remanded to Luzira Prison by the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of causing loss of public property, corruption, and conspiracy to defraud the government. She has been denied bail due to a lack of substantial sureties.
According to state prosecution, Dr Kitutu is accused of allegedly diverting iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people in Karamoja to her own benefit and to the benefit of third parties, having reason to believe that such an act would result in the loss of public property.
