Kampala, Uganda – Herbert Baitwababo, a resident of Uganda, has taken legal action against the administrator of a WhatsApp group, Allan Asinguza, after being removed from the group. Baitwababo filed a lawsuit in front of a magistrate in Kampala, claiming lack of transparency and requesting an audit report regarding the funds collected from registered members since the group’s establishment in 2017.
Background:
The lawsuit stems from Baitwababo’s removal from the WhatsApp group “Buyanja My Roots.” The group, which was originally created to assist with charitable causes, offer condolences, and provide support to individuals, had a specific focus on aiding residents of the Buyanja sub-county in the Rukungiri district. Over the years, the group aimed to help and support individuals residing in that particular area.
Allegations of Lack of Transparency and Audit Request:
According to Baitwababo, on May 16, 2023, he sent a letter to the group’s administrator, Allan Asinguza, expressing concerns about the lack of transparency in the management of funds collected from registered members. In his letter, Baitwababo requested an audit report to gain clarity regarding the allocation and utilization of the funds since the group’s inception in 2017.
Baitwababo alleges that his request for transparency and an audit report was met with resistance from Asinguza and other members of the group’s administration. Furthermore, he claims that this resistance ultimately led to his removal from the WhatsApp group.
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The Purpose and Goals of “Buyanja My Roots”:
“Buyanja My Roots” was established with the primary goal of providing assistance and support to individuals in the Buyanja sub-county of the Rukungiri district. The group aimed to contribute to charitable causes, offer condolences during times of loss, and provide various forms of support to community members.
With a specific focus on the Buyanja area, the group aimed to address the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals residing in the sub-county. The group’s initiatives included projects related to education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and other areas that could improve the well-being and livelihoods of the local population.
Herbert Baitwababo’s lawsuit against Allan Asinguza, the administrator of the WhatsApp group “Buyanja My Roots,” highlights allegations of lack of transparency and a request for an audit report regarding the management of funds collected from registered members. The group, originally established to assist individuals in the Buyanja sub-county of the Rukungiri district, aimed to provide charitable support and various forms of assistance. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how the court will address the allegations and determine the appropriate course of action.
