Museveni Orders Shs26 Billion Payment to Dealan Associates in Police CCTV Scandal

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni resolved the long-standing dispute, ordering the immediate payment of Shs26 billion to local firm Dealan Associates for maintaining Uganda’s national CCTV camera network.

Resolving the Shs26 Billion CCTV Maintenance Impasse

The financial dispute centered on the execution and completion of a multi-billion shilling contract awarded to Dealan Associates to maintain the nation’s security camera infrastructure. While Dealan maintained that the assigned scope of work had been successfully fulfilled—backed by a certificate of completion issued by the Uganda Police Force—officials within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and police administration argued that only 59 percent of the objectives had been met. This stark disagreement choked cash flow and triggered severe delays.

According to presidential statements, the initial assessments provided by the Internal Security Organisation and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit failed to reflect accurate operational metrics. President Museveni subsequently ordered an independent technical audit. That investigation verified that Dealan Associates had indeed finished the contracted work, prompting the directive for the full Shs26 billion disbursement.

Beyond the primary payout, the presidential directive orders the Solicitor General to engage Dealan Associates regarding financial costs stemming from a breach of contract. These losses accumulated over four financial years during which administrative roadblocks barred the firm from performing its designated duties.

Administrative Fallout and Corruption Probes

The presidential intervention also targeted alleged graft tied to the procurement and payment processes. Reporting from Sanyu FM outlines that President Museveni ordered three top government officials to step aside on forced leave: Internal Affairs Permanent Secretary Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Police Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi, and AIGP Felix Baryamwitsaki, who heads Police ICT. The administrative actions follow a May 23, 2026, letter from the President based on a report compiled by outgoing Internal Affairs Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire.

Investigations revealed that when the government initially partnered with Chinese tech firm Huawei to install 5,709 surveillance cameras nationwide, subsequent U.S. and European Union sanctions in 2019 shifted the maintenance burden to Dealan Associates. When financial roadblocks stalled funding, Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire coordinated with the Ministry of Finance to secure 31.37 billion shillings. However, ministry officials allegedly frustrated disbursements by demanding kickbacks through a middleman named Hassan Sserunjogi.

This is unacceptable.

The President directed that criminal proceedings be initiated against Hassan Sserunjogi once evidence collection concludes. These measures parallel broader anti-graft campaigns across Ugandan public service sectors, including recent suspensions in the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Lands, and tax fraud inquiries at the Uganda Revenue Authority.

Securing Infrastructure and Ensuring Accountability

National security infrastructure depends heavily on continuous monitoring and rapid technical interventions. Physical disruptions, road works, and regular vandalism frequently compromise the operational integrity of urban surveillance networks, making dispute resolution mechanisms vital for civic stability. When administrative friction or stalled procurement threatens critical assets, institutional leaders often rely on structured legal frameworks and specialized advisory services to untangle contractual stalemates.

Furthermore, maintaining complex surveillance architecture requires rigorous compliance checks and transparent financial auditing. Stakeholders navigating public-private partnerships look to established compliance and auditing services to verify completion metrics and prevent bureaucratic delays. By enforcing strict adherence to contractual obligations, the government aims to restore investor trust and secure long-term public works.

The intervention closes a turbulent chapter for Uganda’s security sector management. As oversight bodies pursue accountability for administrative misconduct, the resolution guarantees that national infrastructure projects operate under stricter transparency standards.