The Inspectorate said that, in the public interest, the officials should be suspended from exercising the powers and functions of their respective offices while the criminal case remains before the Anti-Corruption Court. Ssembabule Town Clerk, Finance Officer Among Five Arrested in Minister Balam’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze […]
Balaam urged anyone with information regarding Okiror’s whereabouts to immediately report it to the nearest police station or relevant government authorities to aid ongoing investigations. The Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has appealed to members of the public to help security agencies trace the whereabouts of Bulambuli Town Council Assistant Engineering Officer, Eng. Simon […]
By press time, Uganda Police had not issued an official statement regarding the incident or confirmed whether any charges would be preferred against the two men. Police on Thursday rescued two men from an angry mob after they allegedly dressed as women and attempted to participate in the Women’s Village Council elections at Kiwanga-Lwanda Polling […]
According to the Inspectorate, preliminary investigations established that the district-owned machine was allegedly being irregularly hired out to Karukana Enterprises Ltd, in violation of the laws and regulations governing the management and use of government property. The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has impounded the Kibaale District Local Government bulldozer valued at approximately sh600m over allegations […]
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 […]
