news 13 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Mitooma District Officials Arrested in Job Sale Corruption Probe
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has detained four senior Mitooma District officials accused of selling government jobs and extorting money from applicants. Investigations uncovered demands for payments ranging from Shs7 million to Shs25 million, with probes ongoing. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/four-mitooma-govt-officials-arrested-over-job-sale-allegations-5389672
Four top officials in Mitooma District face arrest over allegations of corruption in the recruitment process. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit acted on complaints of job sales and influence peddling.
Those detained include Chief Administrative Officer Joanita Nakityo, Senior Education Officer Richard Nabimanya, District Health Officer Sadic Mugisha, and District Service Commission Chairperson Sam Tugume Karakuza. The arrests occurred on Thursday following tips from residents.
Unit spokesperson Miriam Nataasha stated that Nakityo allegedly demanded bribes from job seekers to sway decisions. Applicants reportedly paid between Shs7 million and Shs25 million based on the role. Tugume is said to have collected funds from 23 candidates.
Mugisha rejected the claims as fabricated, aimed at sabotaging his efforts. Nabimanya called them politically driven, noting he has not yet faced court charges.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner Umar Muhanguzi confirmed prior resident complaints about extortion. He praised the intervention and called for stronger anti-corruption measures, including scrutiny of service commissions.
Investigations continue as authorities work to address recruitment irregularities.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)