By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Kasese District Council has downplayed the proposal by the District Boss, Mr. Erifaz Muhindi to have the chairman and two members of the District Public service commission step aside over allegations of corruption.
In his state of address held today at Kasese Youth Polytechnic, Mr. Muhindi suggested to council that the chairman public service commission, Mr. Laurence Turuganya, Ms. Rebecca Kabyanga and Mr. Joshua Miramagho, the secretary to Public service commission be fired pending investigations over allegations of Job sale in Kasese.
Mr. Muhindi assumed basing on the public outcry about alleged corruption in the public service commission, it was prudent for the three members to step aside.
Mr. Muhindi one speaking…..
In a Motion raised by Hon. Gad Mugisha, the District councilor Representing Kitswamba Sub County and other district Councilors anonymously refused the proposal by Muhindi to have the three public service commission officials step aside, quoting rules of procedure of the Local Government act, the members can only be fired after investigations by the probe committee appointed by the district council. Hon. Gad speaking…….
The District Councilor Representing Karambi Sub County Hon. Charles Kaliba conquered with his colleagues saying the proposal by Muhindi to have the members fired should be halted since the District Executive Committee, CAO and LCV offices were reportedly under investigations. Hon. Kaliba speaking….
Hon. Johnson Mayora, the District speaker tasked the probe committee chaired by Hon.Moris Kabunzungwire, Hon.Confidence Biira, Hon.Agaba Sylvia, Hon.Charles Kaliba, Hon.Benerd Masereka and Hon. Ritah Biira to produce a report in one month about alleged corrupt officials. Hon. Mayora speaking…
In a separate interview, the seemingly disappointed Muhindi wondered how District councilors opposed his proposal to have corrupt leaders punished, emphasizing the suspects should carry their own cross.
Mr. Muhindi two speaking…..
Details will come in our subsequent news bulletins. END
