The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Irene Mulyagonja, has cleared the Uganda Wildlife Authority executive director, Andrew Seguya, of allegations of abuse of office and causing financial loss to the institution.

The IGG, in the July 8 report to Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba, a copy seen by this newspaper, cleared Seguya of all 11 accusations, notably flying first class which he is not entitled to, causing UWA a loss of sh1.5b, authorizing procurement of two ferry engines at an inflated price of sh1.06b and hiring his wife as his executive assistant among others.

Justice Mulyagonja in the report indicated that all claims could not be substantiated.

In a related development, Daily Monitor has also seen another July 3 report by the Deputy IGG George Bamugemereire clearing the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) executive director, Stephen Asiimwe, of allegations of abuse of funds worth sh440m, which was reportedly paid as per diem to each of the 20 UTB board members. The funds were for staff travel to Kidepo National Park for a familiarization tour.