President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has finally resolved the long‑standing dispute surrounding the CCTV maintenance contract between local firm Dealan Associates and the ministry of InternalAffairs and officials in Uganda Police Force. A high‑level meeting chaired by thr Head of State on Wednesday brought together key stakeholders, including Dealan Associates, the Uganda Police Force, Internal Affairs, Huawei, and ISO.
The dispute centered on the Shs26 billion contract awarded to Dealan Associates for maintaining the national CCTV camera network. While Dealan insisted it had completed the work and had received a certificate of completion from the Uganda Police, officials from Internal Affairs and the Police claimed that only 59 percent of the work had been done. This disagreement led to a prolonged delay in payment and raised concerns about the evaluation process.
President Museveni expressed dissatisfaction with earlier reports from ISO and SHACU, prompting him to order a fresh investigation. The technical audit conducted thereafter confirmed that Dealan had completed the work as contracted. Based on these findings, the President directed that the full Shs26 billion be paid immediately.
The meeting also addressed allegations of corruption linked to the contract. Discussions highlighted concerns involving a middleman, Hassan Serunjogi, who was reportedly connected to attempts to influence the payment process. The President emphasized that such matters would be handled through established investigative mechanisms.
In addition to ordering payment, the President instructed the Solicitor General to engage Dealan Associates on costs arising from the breach of contract. These costs include losses incurred over four financial years during which Dealan was unable to perform its duties due to administrative barriers.
The President emphasized the importance of accountability and adherence to contractual obligations in government operations. The decision is expected to restore confidence in the management of national security infrastructure and reinforce the Government’s commitment to addressing corruption.
This resolution comes at a time when Museveni has intensified his crackdown on corruption across the public service. In recent weeks, he has taken decisive action against senior officials accused of graft in various ministries and agencies. Notably, the President ordered the suspension of senior figures in the Ministry of Finance over allegations of extortion in budget allocations, and directed disciplinary measures against officials in the Ministry of Lands accused of manipulating land titles for personal gain. He also sanctioned investigations into senior officers at the Uganda Revenue Authority who were implicated in tax fraud schemes. These moves reflect a broader effort to cleanse government institutions of entrenched corruption networks.
Speaking during the meeting, Museveni warned against the culture of kickbacks and bureaucratic sabotage that has plagued government contracts. He declared: “Some of our people have made it a habit to frustrate contractors through demands for kickbacks and graft. This is unacceptable. Government contracts must be executed transparently, and payments must be made according to the work done, not according to bribes paid.” His remarks underscored the administration’s determination to dismantle corrupt practices that have long undermined service delivery.
By settling the Dealan dispute and simultaneously pursuing accountability in other sectors, Museveni has signaled that his government will not tolerate corruption, whether in security projects or in the wider public service. The decision is expected to reassure contractors and investors that Uganda is committed to honoring its obligations while ensuring that corrupt officials are held to account.
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