Ugandan Karamoja Affairs minister Mary Goretti Kitutu, 61, arrives at the anti-corruption court where she was charged with corruption and conspiracy to commit felony when she diverted 9,000 pre-printed iron sheets meant for the Karamoja Community Empowerment Program, in Kololo, Kampala, Uganda April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Uganda's public prosecutor has said they will charge a minister with corruption over the diversion of metal roofing sheets meant to help people living in the restive northeastern Karamoja region.
Prosecution of ministers for corruption is rare in Uganda, where stealing and the misuse of public funds and materials is routine.
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