Investigations into the alleged misuse of public funds in Namisindwa District are still ongoing, with authorities revealing that they are searching for the District Engineer, the District Commercial Officer, and the District Production Officer, who are also wanted in connection with the probe. The Engineer of Lwakhakha Town Council in Namisindwa District has been arrested […]
According to SHIPU, the complainants allege that Karingiri received a deposit of sh70m in December 2025 to supply cattle. However, he allegedly failed to deliver the cows as agreed and has not refunded the money despite repeated demands. The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), working together with Kira Police, has arrested a man accused […]
Barugahara warned contractors and public officials against shoddy workmanship and poor project management, emphasizing that government-funded projects must meet the required standards and provide value for money. The Water Engineer for Mbale District, Eng. Wandera Simon Peter, has been arrested and is currently detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Mbale over allegations of […]
“We must work together to clean up our local government offices at every level. Public jobs are a trust, not a commodity for sale. Corruption has no place in public service, and anyone found responsible should be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he added. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has revealed […]
The arrest comes amid continued government efforts to strengthen accountability and crack down on corruption, negligence, and the mismanagement of public funds in local governments across the country. The Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has confirmed the arrest of the Mbale District Engineer over allegations of causing financial loss to the government through negligence […]
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Matovu is accused of repeatedly defiling the minor between 2025 and June 2026 while she was under his guardianship. A 72-year-old man has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mukono on charges of aggravated defilement after he allegedly sexually abused his 15-year-old granddaughter […]
Police said both drivers were immediately arrested and charged with the relevant traffic offences before being detained at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS), where they remain pending their appearance in court. Two school bus drivers have been arrested and charged after they were found dangerously overloading buses transporting pupils of St. Kizito Primary School during […]
“The cleaner did the right thing by reporting the matter immediately. His vigilance enabled police to intervene before any child could be taken,” he said. Police in Mbarara City have arrested a 35-year-old woman accused of attempting to orchestrate the theft of a newborn baby from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The suspect, identified as Ruth […]
Balaam ordered security agencies to arrest the Assistant Town Clerk and investigate the circumstances surrounding the land transaction to establish accountability and recover any misappropriated public funds. The Minister for Local Government, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has ordered the arrest of the Assistant Town Clerk of Namisindwa Town Council, Samuel Kobe, over allegations of causing financial […]
Investigators allege that the syndicate collected money from job applicants with promises of securing employment. However, many victims reportedly never received the jobs they had been promised, prompting whistleblowers to report the matter to the authorities. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested three officials from Kayunga District over their alleged involvement in a job-selling […]