The State House Anti-Corruption Agency has recommended the interdiction of several district and city officials in Isingiro, Buhweju and Mbarara City to pave the way for impartial investigations into allegations of high-level corruption.
The recommendations were announced by Minister of Local Government Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi following a series of visits to districts in the Ankole region under the “Expose the Corrupt” campaign.
According to Balaam, the recommendations were submitted to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government to allow investigations to proceed independently and without possible interference from the officials concerned.
Isingiro District
In Isingiro District, dated August 6, 2026, the officials recommended for interdiction include:
- District Natural Resources Officer – Bwengye Emmanuel
- District Veterinary Officer – Dr. Kasozi Bruhan
- District Procurement Officer – Kamwine Frank
- Chief Finance Officer – Byagagire Innocent
- Principal Assistant Secretary – Gumisiriza Aloysius
- Chief Administrative Officer – Alice Asiimwe Rushure
- District Engineer – Ayebazibwe Mishaki
- District Commercial Officer – Musinguzi Patrick
Buhweju District
In Buhweju District, dated August 7, 2026, the list includes:
- Deputy CAO – Katambakyi Swizen
- District Production Officer – Nshemerirwe Flavia
- District Health Officer – Atukunda Prudence
- Assistant Nursing Officer – Byamukama John
- Midwife – Musimenta Lilian
- Midwife – Tusasire Julian
- Assistant Nursing Officer – Katushabe Aurellia
- SAS/Town Clerk, Nsika Town Council – Bainemugisha Gastone
- Senior Education Assistant – Twinomuhoozi Gilbert
- District Internal Auditor – Twinomugisha Charles
- District Physical Planner – Name yet to be confirmed
Mbarara City
In Mbarara City, the officials recommended for interdiction include:
- Town Clerk – Barekye Justine
- City Commercial/Trade Officer – Karakure Allan
- Natural Resources Officer – Niwagaba Sancho
- Community Development Officer – Kabeigarire Mirabel
- City Health Officer – Mugisha Longino
- Finance Officer – Kamugisha Dunant
- Procurement Officer – Atwine Edgar
- Revenue Officer – Samuel Rwakinanga
- City Engineer – Tumwijukye Ben
Balaam emphasized that the interdictions are intended to create an environment in which investigations can be conducted independently and without interference.
He, however, stressed that the officials named are suspects and not convicted persons, and that investigations must establish the facts while respecting due process.
“The individuals listed are suspects, not convicted persons, and the investigations should establish the facts while ensuring that due process is fully observed,” Balaam said.
The Minister said the government’s campaign against corruption will continue, with the focus on protecting public resources and improving accountability in public institutions.
He added that Uganda needs transparent and accountable leadership capable of delivering quality public services to citizens.
The latest recommendations come as the government intensifies efforts to investigate alleged corruption and mismanagement of public resources in local governments across the country.
