63 Government Employees Interdicted in Rukungiri Over Corruption Allegations

Authorities in Rukungiri have interdicted 63 government employees from both the district and municipality following serious allegations of corruption and the mismanagement of public funds.

The sweeping administrative measures were announced during an anti-corruption campaign rally organized by the Ministry of Local Government at the Rukungiri District Main Stadium. The event was led by Minister Balaam Barugahara, while the names of the affected officials were read publicly by State House Anti-Corruption lawyer Samuel Sebikaari.

According to Minister Balaam, the interdictions are designed to pave the way for thorough investigations into alleged misconduct and to determine whether the officials violated established public service regulations. The targeted personnel span various departments, including engineering, education, procurement, internal audit, and health, alongside several headteachers and parish chiefs.

During the rally, Minister Balaam also issued a stern directive targeting the implementation of government poverty alleviation initiatives. He instructed the Chief Administrative Officer to immediately expel and arrest any parish chief found guilty of extorting money from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) program.

Officials subjected to interdiction face temporary removal from their duties to allow independent inquiries to proceed without interference. This measure does not constitute a formal finding of guilt, and the affected workers maintain the right to respond through proper legal and administrative procedures.

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