RDC orders investigation into mismanagement of Sacco cash
The office of the Mitooma Resident District Commissioner (RDC) has directed the district Criminal Investigations Department to launch a thorough investigation into the Board of Katenga Omunjoki Savings and Credit Cooperative Limited and its former manager, Crispus Kamukama over allegations of mismanagement of Sacco funds and property.
This action was prompted by a petition from a group of members who reported a suspected loss of UGX Shs200 million from cooperative funds and the unauthorized sale of two plots of land belonging to the cooperative.
Nkuzirwe Erimunsi, the leader of the petitioning group, stated that the savings of UGX Shs200 million were allegedly misappropriated by former manager Crispus Kamukama while the board members ignored the concerns of the members. He also mentioned the sale of two plots of land without the members’ knowledge prompting their appeal to the RDC’s office for intervention.
The Deputy RDC for Mitooma district, Umaru Muhanguzi noted that after receiving the complaints, he attempted to mediate between the involved parties. However, upon discovering discrepancies, he ordered the investigations department of police to take over the matter.
When approached for comment, Didas Tayebwa, the chairperson of the board of Katenga Omunjoki Cooperative, declined to provide any statement regarding the investigation.
