President Yoweri Museveni said he was unaware of the death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo when he recently credited him for exposing middlemen in Uganda’s oil imports. Jirongo died in a car crash in December 2025, according to reports. Museveni expressed heartbreak upon learning of his death, stating he had no knowledge of it at the time of his public acknowledgment.
A governance expert, Peter Kagwanja, has cast doubt on Museveni’s claim, suggesting the president, known for his intelligence consumption, likely knew about Jirongo’s earlier involvement in fuel procurement. Kagwanja questioned whether Museveni was truly unaware of the private intermediaries involved in the procurement process.
Museveni’s comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of Uganda’s fuel procurement practices. Jirongo’s death has raised questions about the timing of his public recognition and whether he was aware of his own mortality when providing intelligence on the alleged scam. The president’s statement has sparked further debate about transparency and accountability in government operations.
