The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Uganda has officially discontinued corruption charges against three Members of Parliament, bringing an end to a high-profile case that had attracted national attention. The MPs, who had faced allegations related to budget allocations and misuse of influence, are now cleared of all current legal proceedings in the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court.

The legislators involved are Yusuf Mutembuli, representing Bunyole East, Paul Akamba of Busiki County, and Cissy Namujju Dionizia, the Woman MP for Lwengo District. The charges had been filed in 2024 and centered on claims that the MPs sought an improper share of government budget allocations in connection with certain departmental funds. With the DPP’s withdrawal, the case has been formally stopped through a legal mechanism known as nolle prosequi, which allows prosecutors to discontinue proceedings before a verdict is reached. While the decision ends the immediate legal process, it does not constitute a court determination of innocence or guilt.

The case had drawn public scrutiny because of the high-profile nature of the accused and concerns about transparency and accountability among elected officials. Legal observers note that the discontinuation of charges highlights ongoing challenges in handling corruption cases involving senior politicians in Uganda. The move is likely to influence discussions on political accountability and anti-corruption enforcement, emphasizing the balance between prosecutorial discretion and public confidence in the justice system.

As the MPs are no longer facing these charges, attention now turns to how this development may shape future efforts to combat corruption in Uganda and the broader public discourse on governance and ethical conduct in politics.