May 31, 2024. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, hosted a key meeting between her team of the newly established Investment Crimes Prosecutions Unit and senior officers from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), led by Brigadier General Henry Isoke.
The Investment Crimes Prosecutions Unit, established in March 2024, focuses on managing and prosecuting cases investigated by SH-ACU, the State House Investors’ Protection Unit, and the State House Health Monitoring Unit. During the meeting, the new Unit’s head, Mr. Jonathan Muwaganya, was introduced alongside the team assigned to handle investment-related cases.
Justice Abodo elaborated on the new Unit’s operational structure, emphasizing swift case management to enable more efficient prosecutions and eventual convictions. She commended SH-ACU for its professional coordination with her office and its thorough handling of cases.
Brig. Gen. Isoke expressed appreciation for the creation of the specialized unit, noting its potential to reduce case backlogs and enhance the fight against corruption in Uganda. The partnership is expected to strengthen efforts in holding perpetrators accountable and improving response times to corruption-related case files.