A scandal involving the misallocation of fuel vouchers within the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has rocked the military’s senior leadership. An internal audit revealed that over 1.5 million litres of diesel were diverted to private contractors linked to Brigadier Emmanuel Bakahumura, the commander of the Western Division. The revelation has led to Bakahumura’s suspension pending a full investigation. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General David Kandiho, head of military intelligence, is under fire after whistle‑blowers claimed that intelligence reports on the scandal were deliberately altered to protect high‑ranking officers. Opposition MPs have demanded a parliamentary inquiry, while President Yoweri Museveni has ordered a swift, transparent probe to restore confidence in the armed forces.
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