By Weswa Ronnie
SIRONKO
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has launched an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the recent recruitment of a District Health Officer (DHO) for Sironko District.
In a letter dated 12th May, 2025 summoning the CAO, DSC Chairperson, DSC Secretary and Principal Human Resource Officer to, EOC alleges discrimination, marginalization and unequal treatment in the recruitment process.
The recruitment exercise, conducted by the Sironko District Service Commission earlier this month, has been questioned by councilors, led by Yeku Gudoyi, councilor for Bubeza Sub-County.
Gudoyi alleges that the recruitment process was flawed, as the district service commission failed to advertise the position in the media twice, as required by law, to attract applications from across the country.
Paulo Wakoko, who had been acting in the position, was promoted without a competitive process. Gudoyi claims that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Nelson Kiranda, had vested interest in promoting Wakoko and expedited the process within a week.
Following Gudoyi’s petition, the EOC has intervened, ordering the CAO to present several documents to their offices on May 29th, 2025. These documents include a copy of the advert, clearance from the Ministry of Public Service to conduct the recruitment, and the employment file for Dr. Wakoko.
When contacted for comment, Kiranda declined to speak about the matter, saying that it was a court issue. The investigation by the EOC will determine whether the recruitment process was indeed irregular and if any laws were broken.
