The South Sudan Embassy has clarified allegations made by Mr. Isaac Makubuya, a former driver, who is said to have fabricated and disseminated false information that the Embassy accused Ugandan staff of espionage to avoid paying them.
According to embassy records, Mr. Makubuya was suspended in May and later dismissed over several serious offenses, including extortion, insubordination, and failure to declare taxes.
Officials say he became confrontational when confronted with evidence of misconduct, prompting the termination of his contract.
Following his dismissal, Makubuya alleged on social media that the Embassy had accused him of spying and dismissed him without paying his arrears.
However, Embassy officials have categorically denied the allegations, stating that the dismissal was conducted in full compliance with Ugandan employment regulations, and that Makubuya’s final salary arrears were submitted to the relevant authorities in Juba for processing.
The Embassy emphasized that Makubuya’s claims were fabricated after his termination and were “a malicious attempt to tarnish the institution’s reputation.”
His allegations further unraveled after fellow drivers he claimed to represent publicly disowned his statements. In a joint press statement, two of the three drivers — Stephen Kiyaga and Mohamed Musoga — clarified that they were unaware of how Makubuya’s claims originated, adding that they were pursuing their arrears through official channels, not media campaigns.
“His actions are a malicious and irresponsible attempt to tarnish the Embassy’s reputation and undermine the strong relationship between South Sudan and Uganda,” a senior Embassy official said.
“We urge media houses to verify information with the Embassy before publishing such sensational and damaging claims. We remain committed to safeguarding our reputation and the dignity of our staff.”
Both the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan and Uganda have been briefed on the matter and have reaffirmed their commitment to mutual respect and continued diplomatic cooperation.
