The Minister for ethics and integrity, Hon Rose Akello has ordered for the immediate arrest on site of Anselim Kyaligonza, the Ntoroko district Chief Administrative Officer on corruption allegations.
The minister who is on a visit in the district to assess the quality of service delivery also ordered for the arrest of Ms Winnie Kemigisa, the district human resource officer over allegations of illegal recruitment and extortion of money from job seekers.
While at Kibuku town council headquarters, the minister observed that the majority of the employees in the district have double appointment letters and others on government payroll get their salaries in turns, a situation he said causes chaos.
Hon. Akello who said investigations would cover the un facilitated health work, added she had been informed that Ntoroko district has over 630 staff members, majority of whom were forced to pay between four to 12 million shillings for their illegal entry into public service.
The Minister also asked the district service commission chairman to make a statement at the district police headquarters in Karugutu town council over his connection and contribution towards surrendering his powers to the CAO who sells jobs. Hon. Akello speaking…..
Hon. Gerald Ibanda Rwemulikya, an MP from Ntoroko district who said he had reported the illicit job trade in the district way back in 2020 but the move delayed due to the “government laxity”, asked for leniency to the innocent jobseekers who had sold property to be in the positions.
Hon. Rwemulikya speaking……
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