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'''Daudi Balondemu''' is a [[Uganda|Ugandan]] [[Lawyers|lawyer]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kazibwe|first=Kenneth|date=2023-10-20|title=City lawyer Balondemu charged with conning Korean national shs2.2bn in bogus gold deal, remanded to Luzira|url=https://nilepost.co.ug/news/175329/city-lawyer-balondemu-charged-with-conning-korean-national-shs2-2bn-in-bogus-gold-deal-remanded-to-luzira|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Nilepost News|language=en}}</ref>, chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Independent|first=The|date=2024-10-16|title=Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu remanded over forgery|url=https://www.independent.co.ug/kampala-land-board-chairperson-david-balondemu-remanded-over-forgery/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=The Independent Uganda:|language=en-US}}</ref> and Vice Chairman of the [[w:Federation_of_Uganda_Football_Associations|FUFA]] Discipline Committee.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2024-10-15|title=Kampala land boss Balondemu remanded over forgery|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-land-boss-balondemu-remanded-over-forgery--4794798|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Monitor|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=Henry Jjemba {{!}} PML Daily|date=2024-10-24|title=Land boss David Balondemu granted bail in forgery case - PML Daily|url=https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2024/10/land-boss-david-balondemu-granted-bail-in-forgery-case.html|access-date=2024-12-09|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=FUFA|date=2011-12-08|title=New Members named on FUFA Judicial Bodies|url=https://www.fufa.co.ug/new-members-named-on-fufa-judicial-bodies/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations|language=en-US}}</ref>  
'''Daudi Balondemu''' is a [[Uganda|Ugandan]] [[Lawyers|lawyer]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Kazibwe|first=Kenneth|date=2023-10-20|title=City lawyer Balondemu charged with conning Korean national shs2.2bn in bogus gold deal, remanded to Luzira|url=https://nilepost.co.ug/news/175329/city-lawyer-balondemu-charged-with-conning-korean-national-shs2-2bn-in-bogus-gold-deal-remanded-to-luzira|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Nilepost News|language=en}}</ref>, chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Independent|first=The|date=2024-10-16|title=Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu remanded over forgery|url=https://www.independent.co.ug/kampala-land-board-chairperson-david-balondemu-remanded-over-forgery/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=The Independent Uganda:|language=en-US}}</ref> and Vice Chairman of the [[w:Federation_of_Uganda_Football_Associations|FUFA]] Discipline Committee.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2024-10-15|title=Kampala land boss Balondemu remanded over forgery|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-land-boss-balondemu-remanded-over-forgery--4794798|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Monitor|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=Henry Jjemba {{!}} PML Daily|date=2024-10-24|title=Land boss David Balondemu granted bail in forgery case - PML Daily|url=https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2024/10/land-boss-david-balondemu-granted-bail-in-forgery-case.html|access-date=2024-12-09|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=FUFA|date=2011-12-08|title=New Members named on FUFA Judicial Bodies|url=https://www.fufa.co.ug/new-members-named-on-fufa-judicial-bodies/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations|language=en-US}}</ref>  
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== Career ==
== Career ==
''Balondemu'' is a lawyer affiliated with '''''Balon Advocates''''' and '''''Bloom Advocates'''''<ref>{{Citation|last=NTVUganda|title=David Balondemu allegedly involved in fake gold scam|date=2023-10-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGALoH_cg_U|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>. As chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board''<ref name=":1" />, 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.<ref name=":0" />
''Balondemu'' is a lawyer affiliated with '''''Balon Advocates''''' and '''''Bloom Advocates'''''<ref>{{Citation|last=NTVUganda|title=David Balondemu allegedly involved in fake gold scam|date=2023-10-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGALoH_cg_U|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>. As chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board''<ref name=":1" />, 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.<ref name=":0" />
== Criticism  ==
== Criticism  ==
''Balondemu'' has faced numerous criminal charges. These include allegations of defrauding local and international companies and forging official documents. Some key accusations are:
''Balondemu'' has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-10-19|title=Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells|url=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/|access-date=2024-12-15|website=The Investigator News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson :|url=https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/dpp-reinstates-fraud-charges-against-kampala-district-land-board-chairperson-|access-date=2024-12-15|website=Uganda Radionetwork|language=en}}</ref> These include allegations of defrauding<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2024-10-24|title=Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/forgery-case-land-boss-balondemu-granted-bail-4801348|access-date=2024-12-15|website=Monitor|language=en}}</ref> local and international companies and forging official documents.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/lawyer-balondemu-to-be-charged-over-fresh-fra-NV_197773|access-date=2024-12-15|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref>
 
* In 2023, he was accused of defrauding a Korean investor of UGX 2.2 billion in a fake gold transaction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/lawyer-balondemu-to-be-charged-over-fresh-fra-NV_197773|access-date=2024-12-09|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref>
* He allegedly defrauded a Turkish construction company of UGX 14 billion by promising fake contracts.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-10-19|title=Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells|url=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/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=The Investigator News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson :|url=https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/dpp-reinstates-fraud-charges-against-kampala-district-land-board-chairperson-|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Uganda Radionetwork|language=en}}</ref>
* Investigations by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) revealed fraudulent activities amounting to over UGX 41 billion involving multiple international companies.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-10-18|title=Did Balondemu David forge medical documents for his bail application while in Prison?|url=https://www.thekampalareport.com/latest/health/2024101842796/did-balondemu-david-forge-medical-documents-for-his-bail-application-while-in-prison.html|access-date=2024-12-09|website=The Kampala Report|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
In 2024, Balondemu was charged with forging medical documents to obtain bail, including falsified prescriptions and hospital records.


=== Bail and Controversies ===
Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges<ref name=":2" /> have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-12-08|title=Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges|url=https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges|access-date=2024-12-09|website=tmafrica.co.ug|language=en}}</ref>
Balondemu was granted bail in October 2024 under conditions that included surrendering his passport and restrictions on international travel.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-10-24|title=Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/forgery-case-land-boss-balondemu-granted-bail-4801348|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Monitor|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Namakumbi|first=Josephine|date=2024-10-15|title=Balondemu: Kampala Land Board Chair Remanded to Luzira|url=https://publish.nilepost.co.ug/david-balondemu/221575/balondemu-kampala-land-board-chair-remanded-to-luzira|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Nilepost News|language=en}}</ref> Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-12-08|title=Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges|url=https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges|access-date=2024-12-09|website=tmafrica.co.ug|language=en}}</ref>


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Daudi 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]

Career

Balondemu is a lawyer affiliated with Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates[6]. 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.[7][8] These include allegations of defrauding[9] local and international companies and forging official documents.[10]

Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges[9] have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.[11]

References

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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/. 
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  7. "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/. 
  8. "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-. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 "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. 
  10. "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. 
  11. "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. 
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