BREAKING NEWS!! Entebbe Airport Human Resource Boss Remanded To Luzira Over Shs14m Payroll Scandal, Here Is How She Added Name Of A Person Who Doesn’t Exist On Payroll

Jennifer Etit Okaka, Human Resource Manager at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has been formally charged with multiple criminal offenses linked to corruption. The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has accused her of corruption, causing financial loss, and abuse of office.

Prosecutors allege that Okaka failed to properly update the payroll system under her supervision, resulting in wrongful payments amounting to an estimated 14 million Ugandan shillings. They claim this lapse—whether through negligence or deliberate action—allowed funds to be disbursed to individuals who were not entitled to them, thereby causing a loss to the public purse.

As head of human resources, Okaka was tasked with ensuring payroll records were accurate, current, and error-free—a responsibility considered critical in public institutions such as the CAA, which plays a key role in Uganda’s transport infrastructure. According to investigators, her conduct represented not mere oversight but a serious breach of trust and misuse of her official position.

Appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court, Okaka denied all charges. Nonetheless, she was remanded to Luzira Prison pending trial, scheduled to resume on August 14, 2025. Her detention has sparked public debate over accountability and transparency in government agencies, particularly in strategic institutions like the CAA.

The case has drawn attention to persistent challenges in payroll management within Uganda’s public sector, highlighting weaknesses in internal controls and oversight mechanisms. Experts and citizens are urging the government to strengthen systems that safeguard public funds and hold officials accountable for misconduct or dereliction of duty.

Observers note that the trial’s outcome could have significant implications for how corruption cases are prosecuted in Uganda. A conviction could reinforce public trust in the justice system and send a clear message that corruption in government will not be tolerated.

The Jennifer Etit Okaka case is unfolding against the backdrop of Uganda’s broader fight against corruption, underscoring the urgent need for reform to ensure public resources are protected and used responsibly.