Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa, Kenya, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of causing financial loss of UGX 494,097,270 to the Government of Uganda and abuse of office.

Kiguli, 59, appeared before Principal Magistrate Christopher Opit at the Anti-Corruption Court, where the charges were read and explained to him. He denied the allegations.

According to the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Kiguli was arrested by investigators before being brought before court. He will remain in custody until October 7, 2026, at midday, when he is expected to return to court for the hearing of his bail application.

The allegations relate to events in November 2020, when Kiguli was serving as Commissioner for Human Resource Management at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Entebbe.

Prosecution alleges that on November 9 and 10, 2020, Kiguli originated and signed five requisitions on behalf of the Principal of Bukalasa Agricultural College. The requisitions were worth a combined UGX 614,768,000 and, according to the prosecution, resulted in a financial loss of UGX 494,097,270 to the government.

The Inspectorate says that the funds were neither budgeted for nor expected by Bukalasa Agricultural College at the time. It further alleges that there was no valid Memorandum of Understanding governing the financial relationship between the college and MAAIF.

According to the IG, the money was intended for various activities by MAAIF that could not take place because of restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The case therefore centres on whether the requisitions and subsequent handling of the funds were authorised and complied with government financial regulations.

Kiguli has denied the charges, and the allegations remain subject to determination by the court.

The diplomat was appointed Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa in October 2024. His diplomatic assignment involves Uganda’s interests in Kenya’s coastal region, including economic, commercial and cultural relations.

The Inspectorate of Government has urged public officers to observe financial regulations when carrying out their official duties, saying it remains committed to protecting public resources.

The case will return to the Anti-Corruption Court on October 7, 2026, when Kiguli’s application for bail is scheduled to be considered.