Kabale District Local Government is grappling with an outstanding fuel debt amounting to UGX 34 million, allegedly incurred by Nelson Nshangabasheija, the LC5 Chairman.
The debt, which has remained unsettled for two years, was brought to light during the closed-door handover of Fred Kalyesubula, the outgoing Kabale district Chief Administrative Officer, to John Asiimwe at the district boardroom. Kalyesubula has been transferred to Buhweju district, while Asiimwe has moved from Rukiga to Kabale.
Kalyesubula’s handover report revealed that the district is accused of defaulting on the UGX 34 million debt owed to Agaba Fuel Station in Kabale municipality, owned by prominent businessman Peter Niwagaba.
Kalyesubula emphasized that the matter requires thorough investigation, as the debt is unverified by the offices of the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Finance Officer.
Nshangabasheija, who chaired the handover ceremony, did not comment on the debt or speak to reporters after the event. Asiimwe has promised to address the issue during his tenure.
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