Town Council Engineer Arrested After Fleeing to Kenya Ahead of Accountability Inspection

[Da Dona]

The Engineer of Lwakhakha Town Council in Namisindwa District has been arrested after allegedly fleeing to Kenya ahead of an accountability inspection into the management of public funds.

The development was announced on Tuesday by Minister for Local government Balaam Barugahara, who said the suspect was apprehended through a joint security operation involving several government agencies.

According to Balaam, the engineer had been on the run over allegations of mismanaging road funds allocated to the town council.

He commended the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Uganda Police Force, Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), and other security agencies for what he described as their professionalism and swift action in tracking down the suspect.

Balaam also praised the armed forces under the leadership of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for supporting the ongoing anti-corruption operations targeting local governments.

He revealed that authorities are still searching for the Namisindwa District Engineer, the District Commercial Officer and the District Production Officer, who are also wanted as part of the ongoing accountability investigations.

"No one is above the law. All those responsible for the misuse of public resources will be brought to book," Balaam said.

He added that the government's crackdown on corruption in local governments remains ongoing, emphasizing its commitment to promoting accountability and ensuring that every taxpayer's shilling is used for its intended purpose.

The arrest comes amid intensified anti-corruption operations targeting alleged misuse of public funds by officials in local governments across Uganda.​

 

[Archival Sense]

The Town Council Engineer for Lwakhakha Town Council in Namisindwa District has been arrested after allegedly fleeing to Kenya ahead of an accountability inspection into the management of public funds.

According to Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, the engineer was apprehended on Thursday through a joint security operation involving the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Uganda Police Force, and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).

The engineer had allegedly gone into hiding over accusations of mismanaging road funds in the district.

Barugahara commended the security agencies for what he described as a swift and professional operation. He also thanked the armed forces, led by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for supporting the ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

The minister revealed that authorities are still searching for the District Engineer, District Commercial Officer, and District Production Officer, who are also wanted in connection with alleged misuse of public resources.

"No one is above the law. All those responsible for the misuse of public resources will be brought to book," Barugahara said.

The arrest is part of the government's ongoing crackdown on corruption in local governments, with officials insisting that those found responsible for mismanaging taxpayers' money will be held accountable.