By Editorial,
The Directorate of Public Prosecution has discontinued proceedings against the former acting Soroti District Engineer, Dennis Ocung, and Ismail Odeke, a service provider.
Eng. Ocung had been charged at the Anti-Corruption Court with conspiracy to defraud the government of 24.4 million shillings contrary to Section 390 of the Penal Code Act and abuse of office contrary to Section 11(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act 2009 as amended on June 27, 2023.
It is reported that Ocung while serving as the acting district engineer, recommended payment to M/S Time Transporters Limited owned by Ismail Odeke for no work done.
The Soroti District Communications Officer, Abraham Ekwaru says that they are waiting for official communication from the relevant authorities to have the officer reinstated. Mr. Ekwaru speaking…….
Eng. Ocung’s Lawyer, Phillip Engulu says that his client was discharged because the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence to continue with the case. END