The Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced Kayiwa Amir, to a fine of UGX of UGX 4.8 million, or three months’ imprisonment in default, over offering gratification to a police officer guarding a gold theft crime scene.
Kayiwa was sentenced following his conviction on Thursday, on his own guilty plea.
Kayiwa’s sentencing follows his arrest on August 29th 2026 by the anticorruption unit, together with the criminal investigation department and office of the Director of Public prosecution, after offering UGX 8 million to police officers guarding a crime scene at Detail Security Company Ltd in Lubowa, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso sDistrict.
The officers had been deployed to secure the premises following a complaint of the alleged theft of 785 kilograms of gold from the company.
Kayiwa offered the money with the intention of removing evidence from the office of Asimwe Emmanuel, a director of the company, which the investigation team had secured.
According to court documents, Kayiwa first handed UGX 4 million to a police officer, then returned with another UGX 4 million, which was recovered upon his arrest and full UGX 8 million was exhibited in court.
