By Johannah Nantongo
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has summoned AGORA Centre for Research team leader Agather Atuhaire to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering involving the organization.
According to a June 24, 2026 letter issued by the Kampala Metropolitan North Regional CID headquarters in Kawempe, Atuhaire ,who is also a journalist,lawyer and prominent human rights activist and has been directed to appear before investigators on June 30 at 2:00 pm.
The letter, signed by Regional CID Officer SP Rashida Naluzze, states that detectives are investigating “a case of suspected fraud and money laundering involving AGORA Centre for Research Ltd.”
Atuhaire, who is listed in the letter as an account signatory of AGORA Centre for Research Ltd, has been requested to provide an interview and record a statement regarding the matter under investigation.
Police did not disclose details of the alleged fraud or money laundering scheme, nor did they indicate whether any charges have been preferred against Atuhaire or other officials linked to the organization.
The summons comes amid increased scrutiny of civil society organizations operating in Uganda, particularly those involved in governance, accountability and human rights advocacy.
AGORA Centre for Research is a Kampala-based civic organization known for its work on governance, public accountability and citizen engagement. Atuhaire is one of Uganda’s most recognizable human rights activists and has been involved in several high-profile campaigns promoting transparency and democratic governance.
The CID copied the summons to the Director of Criminal Investigations and identified D/SP Naluzze Rashida as the contact person handling the matter.