A serious public argument has started between well-known Ugandan activist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija and Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, who represents Uganda at the United Nations.
The conflict began after Kakwenza accused the ambassador of being involved in corruption related to a special bank account. This account is now being looked into by Citibank N.A. and possibly the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) in the United States.
The situation became public when Kakwenza posted strong claims on Twitter on Monday evening. In his post, he said that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was protecting Ambassador Ayebare, even though there are corruption issues and ongoing investigations by the FBI. Kakwenza suggested that Ayebare was guilty of wrongdoing and that the president was helping him avoid consequences.
In the same tweet, Kakwenza shared a copy of an official letter. This letter was from Citibank and was sent to Ramathan Ggoobi, who is Uganda’s Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury. The letter raised concerns about a bank account under the name “Permanent Mission of Uganda to the United Nations (NAM & G77).” According to the document, this account was opened on December 6, 2023. However, the account was closed less than a year later, on August 28, 2024.
Citibank’s letter did not explain why the account was closed, but the short time it was open has raised suspicions. Because it was linked to Uganda’s diplomatic mission and possibly to international groups like NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) and G77 (a group of developing countries), the account was supposed to be used for official and diplomatic purposes. Now, there are worries that the account might have been misused for illegal or corrupt activities.
This issue has become a hot topic online, especially because it involves high-level officials and serious accusations. As of now, neither Ambassador Ayebare nor the Ugandan government has given a full response to the allegations. It’s also not clear how far the FBI’s investigation has gone or whether any charges will be filed.
Kakwenza, who has a history of criticizing the Ugandan government, says he is speaking out in the interest of justice. He claims that powerful people are trying to hide the truth, and he wants the public to be aware of what is happening behind the scenes.
The argument between Kakwenza and Ambassador Ayebare is still ongoing, and many people are watching closely to see what will happen next. The case is not only about personal accusations it also brings up bigger questions about transparency, accountability, and how public funds are handled by those in power.
