Uganda Land Commission Boss, Byenkya Charged Over Abuse of Office

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Uganda Land Commission Boss, Byenkya Charged Over Abuse of Office

[Nile Post] The Uganda Land Commission chairperson Beatrice Nyakaisiki Byenkya has been charged with abuse of office before the Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday.

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