The Minister for Local Government, Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has ordered the interdiction of 49 officials in Kanungu District over alleged corruption, abuse of office and poor service delivery.
The Minister issued the directive during the “Expose the Corrupt Baraza” held at Kihihi Polytechnic Playground in Kihihi Town Council, after monitoring and inspection of service delivery facilities.
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The interdicted officials include the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Gad Ahimbisibwe Rugaju, Chief Administrative Officer Awuye Abdallah, District Education Officer Shaban Adam, former District Engineer Eric Mutumba, District Production Officer Godwin Nkwasibwe and Inspector of Schools Erasmus Tuyishime.
Others interdicted officials include Ahumuza Allen, theTown Clerk Kihiihi Town Council,- Kankimusimire Pamela, Community Development Officer Rutenga Sub Count, Mukuni Elisa, Senior Procurement Officer, Nsimamukama Simon, Senior Health Educator, Dr Musasizi Benon from Kanungu Health Center IV, Kigubu Sulaiman and Ambulance Driver among many others.
The Minister said the officials have been failing to execute their duties, leading to poor service delivery, poor hygiene in health facilities, and delayed promotions of hardworking health workers.
He said those interdicted will face investigation and disciplinary action as the district cleans up its service delivery system following numerous complaints from the public about corruption, nepotism, misuse of government funds and poor service delivery in the district and said that the Government will not tolerate corruption and those found culpable will face the law.
The Baraza was preceded by inspection of Kambuga Hospital, where the Minister commended health workers for good services at the Out-Patient Department, but faulted the District Service Commission for failing to promote doctors who have served for 26 years.
At Kanungu Health Centre IV, Katate, the Minister faulted the facility over poor hygiene and sanitation, especially in patient and staff latrines, where he directed the health in charge to immediately address the issue before it arises worse.
In Kihembe Sub-county, the Minister inspected Kankonko Bridge which was washed away just two weeks after commissioning and ordered the immediate arrest of the Engineer in charge over shoddy work.
