David Balondemu, the notorious conman pretending to be a lawyer, has finally been dragged into the spotlight after years of orchestrating fraudulent schemes that have bled Uganda dry. This so-called “legal professional” has spent his career defrauding investors, manipulating the system, and evading justice. After fleeing to Dubai to escape accountability, Balondemu has now been arrested, but let’s not mince words—this is not just another corrupt lawyer. He is a professional criminal who has exploited every loophole, bribed every official, and perverted every legal avenue to enrich himself at the expense of Uganda.
How has Balondemu managed to evade justice for so long? The answer is as simple as it is infuriating: through a combination of bribery, intimidation, and outright corruption. He has built a network of influence within Uganda’s justice system, paying off key players to ensure that his crimes go unpunished. This isn’t just an ordinary case of theft. Balondemu is a plague on the nation, a cancer festering within the very system that is supposed to protect the Ugandan people. His crimes range from fraudulent land deals to siphoning billions through forged contracts. And our so-called legal system? It sits idle, too corrupt or too incompetent to act.
Balondemu now faces eight counts of fraud, money laundering, and illegal land sales, but anyone familiar with his history knows this is just the tip of the iceberg. For years, he has operated with impunity, conning both local and international investors. One of his most brazen scams involved defrauding a Korean investor out of millions, an operation that went unpunished due to his ability to manipulate the courts. He has been involved in multiple fraudulent schemes, from shady water plant contracts to government project scams. Every time, charges are mysteriously dropped or dismissed due to “lack of evidence.” We all know what’s really going on: Balondemu has bought his way out of justice, paying off corrupt officials and ensuring his dirty deeds are buried deep.
What’s even more outrageous is that Balondemu, now facing criminal charges, has the audacity to sue the Attorney General and the Korean investor for a staggering 20 billion Ugandan shillings, claiming “malicious prosecution.” The sheer arrogance of this man is mind-boggling. After years of looting, deceiving, and exploiting, he now has the nerve to paint himself as the victim. This is a man who should be rotting in prison, not filing lawsuits. His actions represent the absolute worst of Uganda’s broken legal system—one where criminals walk free while honest people suffer.
But Balondemu’s arrest is not just about him. He is a symptom of a much larger problem. The corruption that allowed him to thrive is deeply embedded in Uganda’s institutions. His capture is little more than a PR stunt unless the government is willing to confront the rot that has allowed criminals like him to flourish. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has been quick to celebrate his arrest, but where were they when he fled the country with millions? Where were they when he forged medical documents to avoid jail time?
Every day that Balondemu is not behind bars is an insult to the people of Uganda. He has made a mockery of the law, stolen millions, and exploited every possible weakness in our justice system. His existence is a constant reminder of the deep-seated corruption that continues to hold Uganda back. It’s time to end this farce.
No more bail. No more leniency. No more fake illnesses to avoid justice. Balondemu needs to be locked away for good, and if he somehow manages to escape punishment once again, it will be a clear signal that Uganda’s fight against corruption is nothing more than a hollow promise. If justice cannot prevail against someone like him, then we have lost the battle against the rot that threatens to consume the nation.
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