LUZIRA PRISON BECKONS! New Bukomansimbi South Mp Mukiibi Faces Arrest Over Shs31bn CCTV Kickback Storm
What was supposed to be Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi’s sweet arrival into the glamorous world of Parliament may instead turn into a frightening march toward the cold gates of Luzira Prison if the explosive allegations now hanging over his head are proven true.
Barely sworn in as the newly elected Independent Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi South in the 12th Parliament, Mukiibi should ideally be headed for the juicy privileges that come with being a first-time legislator; millions for a new car, escorts if he wants, convoy treatment, ‘Hon’ tittle, allowances, endless workshops, hotel buffets, committee trips and the prestige of joining Uganda’s political big boys club after flooring incumbent National Unity Platform flagbearer Geoffrey Kayemba Solo in the hotly contested parliamentary race.
But instead of celebrating victory and settling into the plush corridors of Parliament, the youthful legislator now finds himself dangerously close to one of the biggest corruption scandals currently shaking government corridors.
At the center of the storm is a shocking Shs31.37 billion CCTV maintenance payment scandal that has already forced top government officials out of office as investigations intensify.
And the name causing whispers in security corridors, State House offices and ministry boardrooms is Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi.
President Yoweri Museveni himself has now ordered investigations into the matter, throwing the MP into an uncomfortable national spotlight only days after taking oath.
The scandal exploded after the President wrote a tough directive dated May 23, 2026 to the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye following reports submitted by outgoing Internal Affairs Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire.
In the explosive communication, Museveni reportedly detailed allegations of corruption and extortion linked to the maintenance of Uganda’s nationwide CCTV security camera network.
The President’s directive immediately sent panic through both the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Police headquarters.
Three powerful officials were instantly ordered to step aside as investigations continue.
Those sent on forced leave include AIGP Felix Baryamwitsaki, the head of Police ICT, Internal Affairs Permanent Secretary Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu and Police Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi.
The trio is now under investigation over alleged irregularities surrounding the maintenance of the national CCTV surveillance infrastructure.
According to the President, government had originally partnered with Chinese technology giant Huawei to install the surveillance system as part of Uganda’s anti-crime strategy.
However, trouble reportedly began after Huawei was hit by U.S. and European Union sanctions in 2019.
This forced the Ministry of Internal Affairs to identify a local company to continue maintaining the CCTV network.
That company became Dealan Associates Limited, a Ugandan technology and general supplies firm owned by local scientists and headquartered on Kira Road at Plot 37, Yaki Road in Kampala.
The CCTV project itself is massive.
Police installed a staggering 5,709 CCTV cameras across the country in two phases as part of government’s security modernization program.
But despite the huge investment, the system has continued to suffer serious operational challenges including connectivity breakdowns, vandalism and damage caused during road works and civil construction activities, forcing continuous repairs and maintenance.
According to Museveni’s letter, Dealan Associates Limited carried out the maintenance work but at one-point government allegedly failed to release money to pay the contractor.
The President stated that Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire then coordinated with the Ministry of Finance and eventually secured Shs31.37 billion for the payments.
That is where the scandal reportedly exploded.
Museveni alleged that officials within the ministry frustrated the payment process by allegedly demanding kickbacks through a middleman identified as Hassan Sserunjogi.
The allegations have now turned the newly sworn-in MP into one of the most talked-about political figures in Kampala.
The President’s directive did not stop at suspensions.
Museveni further instructed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to continue digging deeper into the scandal while criminal proceedings are prepared against those implicated.
The President specifically directed that criminal proceedings should be initiated against Hassan Sserunjogi once sufficient evidence is gathered.
Those words alone have sent shockwaves through political and security circles because they place the Bukomansimbi South MP directly at the heart of a corruption investigation involving billions of taxpayer money.
For many political observers, the situation now paints a dramatic contrast between triumph and turmoil.
Only days ago, Mukiibi was the fresh political giant killer from Bukomansimbi South after defeating Geoffrey Kayemba Solo, one of the most recognizable NUP figures in the area.
Supporters viewed his victory as a major political statement.
His swearing-in into the 12th Parliament was supposed to mark the beginning of a powerful new political chapter.
Instead, the MP is now battling damaging allegations capable of overshadowing his entire parliamentary career before it even properly begins.
The scandal has also exposed growing tension within government over corruption involving security and procurement systems.
Sources say the investigations are expected to widen beyond the three suspended officials and the alleged middlemen as anti-corruption investigators trace how the CCTV maintenance payments were handled.
The matter has become even more politically sensitive because the CCTV project itself was introduced as a key national security intervention aimed at combating urban crime, terrorism and violent attacks.
Government invested billions into the surveillance network and repeatedly praised the cameras for helping security agencies track suspects and solve crimes.
Now, the same project is threatening to become another embarrassing corruption battlefield.
Inside Police and Internal Affairs, the suspensions of top officials have reportedly created nervousness among technocrats and accounting officers fearful that more names could surface.
The forced leave of Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Aggrey Wunyi and AIGP Felix Baryamwitsaki has already sent a strong warning across ministries that the President wants heads to roll if the allegations are confirmed.
Meanwhile, political rivals are already sharpening knives against Mukiibi.
Critics argue that the scandal could badly damage his credibility at a time when he is still introducing himself on the national stage.
Others are waiting to see whether investigators will produce concrete evidence linking him directly to the alleged kickback dealings or whether the MP will survive the storm politically intact.
But if the allegations hold water, then the dream life of Parliament with its privileges, influence and comfort could quickly turn into something far darker.
Instead of enjoying air-conditioned committee rooms and parliamentary allowances, Sserunjogi could find himself battling criminal proceedings linked to one of the country’s most explosive security procurement scandals.
And for a man who only recently tasted the sweetness of political victory, the possibility of swapping Parliament’s red carpets for the beachfront walls of Luzira Prison now hangs heavily over his future.
More details on this Mukiibi will be in our subsequent publication.
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