IGG Orders Interdiction of Chris Obore, Six Other Senior Parliament Officials Over Corruption Charges

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 […]

Minister Balaam Appeals to Public to Help Trace Fugitive Bulambuli Assistant Engineer Over Sh500m Probe

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 […]

Police Rescue Two Men After Allegedly Dressing as Women to Vote in Women’s Village Council Elections

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 […]

IGG Impounds District Bulldozer Over Alleged Misuse, CAO Arrested

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 […]

Lwakhakha Town Council Engineer Arrested After Fleeing to Kenya Over Road Funds Probe

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 […]

District Water Engineer Arrested Over Alleged Mismanagement of Sh2.2b Water Project

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 […]

Jobs-for-Sale Probe: Minister Reveals Whistleblowers Led to Arrest of District Officials

“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 […]

Balaam Confirms Arrest of District Engineer Over Alleged Financial Loss and Negligence

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 […]

72-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Allegedly Defiling 15-Year-Old Granddaughter in Mukono

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 […]

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