news 13 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Masindi District Hit by Shs18m Pension Overpayment Scandal
An audit has uncovered Shs18.28 million in overpayments to three retired civil servants' estates in Masindi District due to errors in the IFMS system. The report also highlights underpayments to two pensioners totaling nearly Shs12 million. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/masindi-loses-shs18m-in-pension-overpayments-5421850
Masindi District has suffered a financial setback of approximately Shs18.28 million from overpaid pensions to estates of three deceased civil servants, as revealed in Auditor General Edward Akol’s report for the year ending December 2025.
The irregularities occurred during computation and processing via the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), breaching Article 254 of the Constitution which mandates accurate payments based on rank, salary, and service length.
Specific cases include the estate of the late Stephen Ayesiga, overpaid Shs3.47 million (received Shs8.48m instead of Shs5m); late Geoffrey Tuhairwe Samuel’s estate, overpaid Shs12.49 million (Shs38.29m vs Shs25.79m); and late Draniku Alex’s estate, overpaid Shs2.31 million (Shs20.45m vs Shs18.13m).
The audit further noted underpayments to two retirees: Mr. Asiimwe Luka and Ms. Nyakahara Sarah, who received Shs33.58 million instead of their entitled Shs45.56 million, short by Shs11.98 million combined.
These errors erode government funds and public confidence, while underpayments burden vulnerable retirees. The Auditor General urged recovery of overpayments, settlement of shortfalls, and enhanced verification controls.
Masindi Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Ruhweza Kaija confirmed responses to the audit and ongoing recovery efforts, alongside improved internal supervision for pension processing.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)