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The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Bulambuli District Engineer Eng. Walimbwa Paul and District Health Officer Dr. Mulongo Muhamed Richard on charges of abuse of office, causing financial loss and neglect of duty.
The two officials were arraigned by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). They have been remanded until August 3, 2026.
According to investigators, Eng. Walimbwa allegedly abused his office during the 2021/2022 financial year by authorising the supply of more door frames and window casements than were needed for the construction of the Bulambuli District Administration Block. He is accused of bypassing procurement procedures and failing to obtain the required approvals, allegedly causing the government to lose more than Shs20 million.
The district engineer is also facing a separate investigation over the alleged mismanagement of a Shs1 billion road project in Bulambuli. Preliminary findings by the Ministry of Works and Transport indicate that garden soil was allegedly used instead of the approved gravel and murram on the Kimulu–Tunyi Road, raising concerns about the quality of the road works. Investigations into the project are still ongoing.
Dr. Mulongo, on the other hand, is accused of irregularly supervising the construction of a pit latrine at Muyembe Health Centre IV. Investigators allege that he approved the release of Shs7 million for the project even though the facility did not meet the required construction standards. The pit latrine has reportedly never been used, resulting in the loss of public funds intended to improve healthcare services.
The arrests come as the government's #ExposeTheCorrupt campaign, spearheaded by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, continues to target suspected corruption in local governments, beginning with districts in Eastern Uganda.
If convicted, the officials could face penalties under Uganda's anti-corruption laws. Investigations into both cases are continuing.
The two officials were arraigned by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). They have been remanded until August 3, 2026.
According to investigators, Eng. Walimbwa allegedly abused his office during the 2021/2022 financial year by authorising the supply of more door frames and window casements than were needed for the construction of the Bulambuli District Administration Block. He is accused of bypassing procurement procedures and failing to obtain the required approvals, allegedly causing the government to lose more than Shs20 million.
The district engineer is also facing a separate investigation over the alleged mismanagement of a Shs1 billion road project in Bulambuli. Preliminary findings by the Ministry of Works and Transport indicate that garden soil was allegedly used instead of the approved gravel and murram on the Kimulu–Tunyi Road, raising concerns about the quality of the road works. Investigations into the project are still ongoing.
Dr. Mulongo, on the other hand, is accused of irregularly supervising the construction of a pit latrine at Muyembe Health Centre IV. Investigators allege that he approved the release of Shs7 million for the project even though the facility did not meet the required construction standards. The pit latrine has reportedly never been used, resulting in the loss of public funds intended to improve healthcare services.
The arrests come as the government's #ExposeTheCorrupt campaign, spearheaded by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, continues to target suspected corruption in local governments, beginning with districts in Eastern Uganda.
If convicted, the officials could face penalties under Uganda's anti-corruption laws. Investigations into both cases are continuing.