Prof. Waswa Balunywa remanded to Luzira Prison for alleged illegal hiring at MUBS, sparking corruption debate. Full details on the case!
Uganda’s academic and political circles were rattled on September 2, 2025, as former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Professor Waswa Balunywa was remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of abuse of office. The high-profile case, unfolding in a Kampala court, centers on accusations that Balunywa orchestrated irregular recruitments during his tenure, thrusting him into the heart of a corruption scandal that has gripped public attention.
Prof Waswa Balunywa
The prosecution alleges that between February and April 2023, Balunywa unlawfully hired three administrative assistants lacking the required academic qualifications, flouting established public service guidelines. These hires, they claim, saddled the government with ineligible costs, fueling a probe by the Inspectorate of Government. The charges paint a picture of systemic mismanagement, raising questions about accountability at one of Uganda’s premier institutions.
Balunywa, a towering figure in academia who led MUBS for years, vehemently denied the allegations, setting the stage for a contentious legal battle. He’s slated to return to court for a bail hearing, with his legal team vowing to fight the charges. Social media, particularly X, is ablaze with reactions—some decry the case as a witch hunt, while others see it as a bold step toward rooting out corruption in public institutions, echoing sentiments from recent anti-corruption protests in Kampala.
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