Reports suggest that David Kalemera who has been appointed as senior presidential advisor and Head of State House Revenue Intelligence and strategic operations Unit, was convicted on charges related to tax fraud, and corruption by Anti-Corruption Court Judge Lawrence Gidudu in 2022.
The court found Kalemera guilty of using falsified customs documents and conspiracy to commit a felony, amplifying corruption within Uganda’s Tax Administration System and subsequently dismissed from URA.
Despite his controversial past, Kalemera has defended his appointment, stating that he is committed to fighting corruption and revenue leakages in the tax administration system.
However, his conviction and sentencing by the High Court of Uganda raise serious concerns about his suitability for the role.
Critics argue that Kalemera’s appointment undermines the government’s efforts to combat corruption and ensures public accountability.
Political commentators have called for Kalemera’s appointment to be rescinded, citing his questionable integrity and suitability for the role. The controversy has sparked a public debate about the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Posting on X, after his appointment, David Kalemera “All parasites will soon be exposed because there is a lot of taxes the country is losing due to fraud maneuvers and undue influence aided by some corrupt people in the tax administration system,” Kalemera said.