A reported break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala has triggered sharp criticism and renewed scrutiny over the security of one of the country’s most heavily guarded institutions.
Authorities confirmed that unknown individuals gained access to the central bank premises during the night, spending several hours inside before making away with seven laptops, a CCTV server, and an internet router.
The incident, now under police investigation, has raised concerns about possible lapses in surveillance and internal controls.
Political commentator Wilfred Businge has publicly questioned how such a breach could occur at a facility widely regarded as highly secure.
In remarks shared online, Businge cast doubt on the circumstances surrounding the incident, describing it as difficult to reconcile with the bank’s reputation for tight security.
“You can get arrested for spending less than three minutes in front of the Bank of Uganda headquarters. The security personnel there are ruthless. The place is guarded like State House,” he said.
Businge further pointed to what he described as glaring inconsistencies in the reported timeline of the break-in, arguing that the duration and nature of the operation suggest more than a simple security lapse.
“To imagine that thieves broke into the Bank’s premises, spent over three hours in the building unbothered and walked out with seven laptops, a CCTV camera server, and an internet router without a struggle is inconceivable,” he added.
His remarks reflect a growing public sentiment questioning how intruders could bypass multiple layers of security undetected in a facility central to Uganda’s financial system.