Written By | Peter Luzinda
Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has taken decisive action against alleged corruption in the maintenance of the National CCTV and Command Centre project, ordering several senior officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Uganda Police to proceed on forced leave.
In a strongly worded letter dated May 23, 2026, addressed to the Head of Public Service, Mrs. Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, President Museveni directed that Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Mr. Aggrey Wunyi, Under-Secretary in charge of Police Affairs, go on forced leave for six months pending investigations by the Anti-Corruption Unit.
The President also ordered that AIGP Felix Baryamwitsakyi proceed on forced leave as investigations continue.
The directive follows serious allegations that Shs 31.37 billion released by the Ministry of Finance for the maintenance of police cameras was diverted through corrupt demands for bribes. The President revealed that the money was meant to pay Dealan Associates Limited, a Ugandan company owned by local scientists, which was contracted to maintain the cameras after Huawei faced international sanctions in 2019.
According to the letter, officials allegedly used a middleman identified as Hassan Serunjogi to demand bribes from the contractor, leading to non-payment despite funds being availed. The President has directed that Barbra Katisi of Dealan Associates Limited be paid immediately.
Felix Baryamwisaki
President Museveni noted that he had personally initiated the CCTV project with Huawei to combat rising crime, but the arrangement changed when the Chinese firm faced sanctions.
Significance of the CCTV Project
The National CCTV Command Centre was launched to enhance security surveillance, particularly in Kampala Metropolitan Area and other major towns. The system has been credited with helping security agencies respond to crimes, traffic management, and crowd control, especially during major events. However, its effectiveness has reportedly declined due to poor maintenance.
This latest development comes amid growing public frustration over widespread corruption in government procurement and security-related projects. Political observers say President Museveni’s direct intervention signals his growing impatience with graft within key security ministries.
The Anti-Corruption Unit has been tasked with carrying out a thorough investigation, and the President has directed that Hassan Serunjogi be charged if sufficient evidence is found.
As of now, the affected officials have not issued public statements regarding the President’s directive.
This is the latest in a series of high-level interventions by President Museveni against corruption as his new administration begins taking shape after the 2026 elections.
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