IG Issues January Deadline for 34 to Clear Shs1.7bn Plea-Bargain Balances

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has issued a stern warning to 34 individuals, giving them until January 8, 2027, to clear outstanding financial balances totaling Shs1.689 billion. The money stems from previous plea-bargain agreements, and failure to meet the fast-approaching deadline could result in renewed prosecution proceedings.

In an official public notice, the IG outlined 33 entries representing the affected parties, instructing them to report in person to the Inspectorate’s offices. Defaulters must bring physical proof of payment to allow authorities to reconcile and verify their records against the demanded balances.

The largest share of the debt is held jointly by Umar Katongole and Hawah Ssengendo, who owe Shs1 billion—accounting for nearly 60 percent of the total amount being pursued. The remaining 32 entries account for roughly Shs689 million, with individual debts stretching from Shs1.82 million up to Shs88.48 million.

Other notable names listed among the defaulters include Lillian Ogobi with Shs88.48 million, Jimmy Patty Odera owing Shs50.08 million, and Denis Sebunya at Shs42.3 million, alongside Zabulon Bantu, Helen Atai, and several others. The IG emphasized that anyone failing to regularize their payments will face immediate enforcement action and possible prosecution.

Plea-bargain agreements are established under Uganda’s legal framework to fast-track criminal cases, reduce heavy prison backlogs, and encourage remorse in exchange for sentencing concessions. However, the IG’s latest move targets those who have defaulted on the financial terms of their agreements. Read the full story on Nile Post.