By Seven leaders of a faction calling itself the Boys Scouts Association have been arraigned before the Makindye Magistrate’s Court on multiple charges related to the violent takeover and destruction of property at the National Camping and Scouts Centre in Kaazi–Busaabala, Masajja Division.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), produced the accused in court on Thursday evening.
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The suspects — Buragahare Mujuni Patrick, Butumbwire Stephen, Mugisha John, Musoke Stephen Brian, Mununuzi Alex, Orwanga Michael Richard, and Anyango Francis — face charges of unlawful occupation of land, malicious damage to property, conspiracy to commit a felony, forcible detainer, and forcible entry.
Prosecution alleges that on 24th June 2025, the group mobilised a large number of people to forcibly enter the Kaazi National Scouts Centre, the official home of the Uganda Scouts Association. During the raid, they reportedly broke into offices, vandalised property, and carried out extensive destruction at the site.
The damage included the grading of land, cutting down historic trees, and the demolition of key structures such as kitchens, latrines, a watchtower, and water facilities including tanks and pipes. Property belonging to the Uganda Scouts Association was also allegedly confiscated during the takeover.
The suspects were remanded pending further hearing as investigations into the wider conspiracy including others said to be at large continue.
Authorities have described the incident as a serious assault on public property and national heritage, given the historic significance of the Kaazi Scouts Centre as the home of Uganda’s scouting movement.
