By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Anti-corruption Court sitting in Kololo, Kampala has today, Friday, August 28, 2026 charged and remanded two senior Kisoro District Local Government officials and a private individual over alleged sale of government jobs.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the duo, Hakizimana Amos – District Speaker, and Nshaka Erastus – Chairperson, District Service Commission (DSC), and Muhanika Alphonse – a private individual allegedly involved as a middleman or broker were later remanded until 14th September, 2026.
The accused were slapped with charges of Corruption and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. They are part of the five officials arrested on Friday, 21st August over allegations of soliciting and receiving money from job applicants in exchange for purported assistance in securing employment.
The other two are; Turamuhawe Richard – DSC Member, and Mfitumukiza John – District Councillor. Meanwhile, two other suspects including Francesca Mugisha, the Secretary DSC and one Matata Alex, a teacher and middleman are on the run.
According to prosecution, the accused, together with others still at large, allegedly solicited and received more than UGX 200 million from job applicants between 2024 and 2025 in Kisoro District. The money was allegedly received in exchange for purported assistance in securing employment in Kisoro District Local Government.
Efforts to apprehend the other suspects are ongoing. In the meantime, members of the public with additional information or who may have been affected by similar alleged schemes are encouraged to come forward and report their cases to the relevant authorities.
