IGG probes FUFA over alleged mismanagement of public funds

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has launched an investigation into alleged mismanagement of public funds by officials of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), demanding financial records and documents dating back to 2016.In a letter dated September 14, 2026, and addressed to FUFA’s Chief Executive Officer, Inspector General of Government Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala directed the football governing body to provide extensive records covering its governance, finances, procurement, property and commercial dealings.The IGG is seeking bank statements, audited financial reports, records of government grants, procurement files, and documents relating to companies owned or controlled by the federation.The investigation will also examine the management of football infrastructure, including Kadiba Stadium and the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, with officials required to account for project funding, expenditure, and the current status of the works.FUFA has further been asked to provide records concerning accommodation arrangements for national teams, particularly the Uganda Cranes, during the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).The inquiry will also scrutinise broadcasting and commercial rights agreements involving StarTimes, FUFA Media Services Ltd and Satellite Plus Systems (U) Limited, including payments received, revenue-sharing arrangements and distributions to Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League clubs.The IGG has also requested details of Scoreline Investments Ltd, FUFA Hospitality and Travel Agency Ltd, and other entities owned or controlled by the federation, including their ownership structures, bank accounts, audited accounts and transactions with FUFA.According to the letter, four IGG officers—Paul Alianu Ejangu, Fredrick Oketch, Milly Namuwanga, and Jennifer Katusiime—have been authorconduct inquiries and collect information and certified documents.The investigation seeks to establish whether public funds and other resources associated with FUFA were properly managed and accounted for. The letter does not establish wrongdoing by any individual or confirm the outcome of the investigation.