State House Investors Protection Unit arrests suspect over alleged UGX70 million cattle supply scam
Following his arrest, Karingiri was transferred to Kira Police Station, where he is being held as investigations into the alleged offences of fraud and obtaining money by false pretences continue.
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has arrested a man accused of defrauding a Turkish investor and his Ugandan business partner of UGX70 million in a case that underscores the government’s renewed efforts to strengthen investor confidence in Uganda.
The suspect, identified as Godfrey Karingiri, was apprehended on Friday in a joint operation conducted by SHIPU and Kira Police following a complaint lodged by Ismail Ustun, a Turkish national, and Patrick Kavuma, directors of Alif Foundation, a non-governmental organisation.
According to the complainants, Karingiri received a UGX70 million deposit in December 2025 to procure and supply cattle. However, he allegedly failed to deliver the livestock as agreed and did not refund the money despite repeated demands.
- Following his arrest, Karingiri was transferred to Kira Police Station, where he is being held as investigations into the alleged offences of fraud and obtaining money by false pretences continue.
The case highlights the risks that fraudulent business dealings pose to both local and foreign investors at a time when Uganda is actively seeking to attract more private investment.
Authorities say addressing such disputes promptly is essential to maintaining confidence in the country’s investment environment, particularly for foreign investors who rely on transparent and accountable business practices.
SHIPU, which operates under the Office of the President, has increasingly taken a frontline role in handling investor grievances by coordinating with police and other government agencies to ensure complaints are investigated and resolved expeditiously.
The unit says its interventions are intended not only to pursue alleged offenders but also to reassure legitimate investors that Uganda is committed to protecting their investments and enforcing the rule of law.
Working under the leadership of Col. Edith Nakalema, SHIPU has continued to position itself as a key institution in improving Uganda’s investment climate by promoting accountability, resolving investment-related disputes and discouraging fraudulent practices that could undermine economic growth.
The latest arrest sends a clear message that authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on individuals accused of exploiting investors through fraudulent schemes, while reinforcing the government’s broader agenda of creating a secure and predictable environment for business.
Police investigations are ongoing, and Karingiri is expected to face the legal process as detectives establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged transaction.
