The National Bureau of NGOs revoked the licence for the Bryan White Foundation that was founded by socialite Brian Kirumira alias Bryan White.
It was registered on January 22, 2019 however upon investigation recently, the foundation had no office and had never been registered as an accountable entity with financial intelligence authority, in regard with the anti-money laundering act 2013.
Therefore, they established that the Foundation is a sham run by Bryan White with hidden motives.
“It’s clear that Bryan White Foundation is a one-man show organisation and a sham registered with possible hidden motives rather than for the stated objectives at registration. Based on these findings, the NGO Bureau has taken the decision the decision to revoke the permit of operation of Bryan White foundation and to cancel the certificate of registration.
Therefore, the existence of Bryan White foundation as an organization recognized by the NGO bureau ceases with immediate effect,” the statement read.
Bryan White has however vowed to head to court to seek justice because he believes the Foundation has helped very many people and it's legal.