06/08/2026
A Ugandan Charity founder Eyagu jailed for stealing Shs 3.1m meant for vulnerable pupils in Teso Eastern Uganda.
Boniface Eyagu was convicted by the Ngora Magistrate’s court after admitting to charges arising from the misappropriation of money donated by United Kingdom-based sponsors to pay school fees for disadvantaged pupils.
Court heard that the donors had entrusted Eyagu, through his organisation, with Shs 3.5 million to clear tuition fees for ten pupils at Vienna Nursery and Primary School. Instead, prosecutors said, he paid only Shs 400,000 to the school and diverted the remaining Shs 3.1 million for personal use.
He has been ordered to refund the money within 2 months.