David Balondemu
David Balondemu is a Ugandan lawyer[1], chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board[2] and Vice Chairman of the FUFA Discipline Committee.[3][4][5]
| David Balondemu | |
|---|---|
| Caption | Photo of David Balondemu. |
| Born | September 03, 1971 Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Employer | Federation of Uganda Football Associations |
| Title | Chairperson of Kampala District Land Board |
Career
Balondemu is a lawyer affiliated with Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates. As chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board[3], he oversees land allocation and management in the capital city. His position has been scrutinized due to allegations of fraudulent land allocations and the misuse of board resolutions.[1]
Criticism
Balondemu has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.[6][7] These include allegations of defrauding[8] local and international companies and forging official documents.[9]
Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges[8] have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kazibwe, Kenneth (2023-10-20). "City lawyer Balondemu charged with conning Korean national shs2.2bn in bogus gold deal, remanded to Luzira" (in en). https://nilepost.co.ug/news/175329/city-lawyer-balondemu-charged-with-conning-korean-national-shs2-2bn-in-bogus-gold-deal-remanded-to-luzira.
- ↑ Independent, The (2024-10-16). "Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu remanded over forgery" (in en-US). https://www.independent.co.ug/kampala-land-board-chairperson-david-balondemu-remanded-over-forgery/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Kampala land boss Balondemu remanded over forgery" (in en). 2024-10-15. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-land-boss-balondemu-remanded-over-forgery--4794798.
- ↑ Correspondent, Henry Jjemba | PML Daily (2024-10-24). "Land boss David Balondemu granted bail in forgery case - PML Daily" (in en-US). https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2024/10/land-boss-david-balondemu-granted-bail-in-forgery-case.html.
- ↑ FUFA (2011-12-08). "New Members named on FUFA Judicial Bodies" (in en-US). https://www.fufa.co.ug/new-members-named-on-fufa-judicial-bodies/.
- ↑ "Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells" (in en-US). 2024-10-19. https://theinvestigatornews.com/2024/10/injustice-most-foul-shame-as-new-forgery-charges-launched-against-dr-david-balondemu-by-dpp-and-shacu-were-committed-while-he-was-away-in-police-cells/.
- ↑ "DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson :" (in en). https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/dpp-reinstates-fraud-charges-against-kampala-district-land-board-chairperson-.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail" (in en). 2024-10-24. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/forgery-case-land-boss-balondemu-granted-bail-4801348.
- ↑ "Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations" (in en). https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/lawyer-balondemu-to-be-charged-over-fresh-fra-NV_197773.
- ↑ "Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges" (in en). 2024-12-08. https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges.