The Police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has summoned lawyer a and human rights activist Agather Atuhaire, and several members of the Agora Centre for Research Ltd, to answer allegations of fraud and money laundering.
According to a letter dated June 24, 2026, issued by the Kampala Metropolitan Regional CID Officer Rashida Naluzze, the directorate invited Atuhaire for interviews on Tuesday next week into an ongoing case of suspected Fraud and Money Laundering involving AGORA Centre for Research Ltd.
“The purpose hereof is to request you to report to KMP North Regional headquarters, Kawempe on Tuesday 30th June, 2026 at 02:00 pm for interview and statement recording in relation to the matter under investigation” the summon letter read.
Following the release of the summons, activist Atuhaire noted that the activists should be grateful that the security forces issued them summons this time, instead of raiding their homes in order to question them.
“I guess we should be grateful that a whole army didn’t come to raid our homes and disappeared us for days but we were decently summoned to answer whatever questions they have. That means the authorities didn’t forget what the law requires.. so we hope this is how every Ugandan will be treated going forward” she posted.
The Agora Discourse in a statement, also confirmed that current and former members of staff of the centre had received the same summons.
“This follows the suspension of our organisation’s activities and the freezing of its accounts by the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) in January 2026. Over two months ago, we submitted information and documentation relating to our activities in response to inquiries from the Authority, but we have not received any feedback” the centre wrote.
Agora further noted that while they will cooperate fully with lawful processes, they are deeply concerned that the investigations are being used to intimidate and silence a civil society organization whose work has focused on exposing corruption, advancing accountability, and promoting human rights.
“This is not the first time civil society organizations in Uganda have faced criminal investigations while undertaking legitimate public interest work. Our commitment to shining a torch on corruption, human rights violations, and systemic injustice in Uganda remains unwavering” the statement read.
The developments come amid heightened scrutiny of non-governmental organisations in Uganda, particularly those engaged in governance, accountability and anti-corruption work.
