Inspectorate of Government orders interdiction of Uganda National Mining Company CEO and legal affairs chief

In a statement dated 22 October 2026, the Inspectorate of Government directed the board chair of the Uganda National Mining Company to interdict CEO Dr Gerald Banaga-Baingi and Chief Corporate and Legal Affairs Officer Lelia K. Bwambale while it investigates allegations of maladministration, financial mismanagement and abuse of office. According to ChimpReports, sources said both officials were still in office on 23 October, and people close to Banaga-Baingi said he had not yet received the order. The allegations have not been proven.