UNBS Boss Sent on Forced Leave as Probe Into Misconduct Allegations Begins The Ministry of Trade has directed Eng. James Kasigwa, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, to take annual leave starting October 15, 2025, as investigations into allegations of misconduct, mismanagement, and corruption commence.

The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng James Kasigwa, has been directed to take annual leave starting October 15, 2025, to pave the way for investigations into a series of allegations leveled against him. The allegations included insubordination, misconduct, impropriety, mismanagement, and corruption. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Trade in a letter dated October 7, 2025, signed by the Permanent Secretary and addressed to Eng. Kasigwa. The letter, which was received at the UNBS headquarters on October 13, 2025, instructs him to proceed on 30 working days of annual leave. “I write with…