A Ugandan lawyer, Obam Andrew, has been sent to jail after being accused of stealing over $56,500 from Professor George Kanyeihamba, a retired Supreme Court judge. The case has raised eyebrows and shocked many, especially since the accused is an advocate who is expected to uphold the law.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working together with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Obam conspired with Kaliisa David, who worked as a driver for the professor. Investigators say the two worked together to steal cheques from the professor between October 2022 and September 2024.
Using the stolen cheques, they allegedly transferred more than USD 56,500 into the account of Loi Advocates, a law firm where Obam Andrew is the only signatory. This made it easy for him to control and access the stolen money without raising suspicion.
The stolen funds and the use of a professional law firm account have now landed the lawyer in serious trouble. Obam Andrew was brought before the Anti-Corruption Court and officially charged with money laundering, a criminal offense that involves using stolen money in a way that hides its illegal origin.
He did not enter a plea and was remanded to prison until July 14, 2025, when he will appear in court again. That is when he is expected to respond to the charges.
This case has stirred public interest because it involves both a legal professional and someone who worked closely with one of Uganda’s most respected legal figures. It also shows how corruption can hide in places where trust should be strongest.
Ugandans now wait to see what will happen next as the law takes its course and justice is pursued.
