Joel Ssenyonyi Wants IGG to Investigate The 100M Cash Bonanza

Uganda’s political scene has been rocked by yet another corruption storm, this time centering on the mysterious UGX 100 million payout to Members of Parliament with Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi officially writing to the Inspector General of Government (IGG) demanding an immediate and transparent investigation.

In a detailed letter dated April 28, 2025, addressed to Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe the IGG, Ssenyonyi called the payments “an act of grand corruption” and warned of a deepening public distrust in Parliament if swift action isn’t taken.

“Initially, it was denied by Parliament but now the truth is unraveling. Even one MP, Hon. Kagabo Twaha, confessed live on television that he received this money,” Ssenyonyi wrote, attaching a viral video clip as evidence.

Ssenyonyi’s explosive letter raised five key points including source of funds, mode of payment, purpose of the payment, accountability and number of recipients.

The call comes as Parliament remains largely tight-lipped with the Office of the Speaker yet to issue a formal statement. The IGG’s office meanwhile, has stamped and acknowledged receipt of the letter.

Ssenyonyi’s revelations were once dismissed as “street talk.” Some MPs even threatened to sue him for defamation but with evidence surfacing and public confessions growing, the scandal is no longer whisper but a national shout.

“The IGG always asks Ugandans to report corruption. Well, here we are,” Ssenyonyi tweeted today. “Let’s see if this is a real war on corruption or just PR stunts.”

This isn’t the first time MPs have faced scrutiny over unexplained “facilitation allowances”. But this case is unique because it’s public, it’s political and the evidence trail is getting harder to ignore.

With elections on the horizon and opposition leaders gaining traction, analysts say this scandal could define the narrative for 2025.

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