On July 11, several Mukono District officials were arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit over alleged involvement in a bribery scheme tied to public service recruitment.
The suspects, including District Service Commission Chairperson Eng. Robert Kisuule Kibuuka and District Speaker Ms. Betty Nakasi, are being held at Mukono Central Police Station. They are accused of soliciting large sums of money—reportedly between Shs30 million and Shs40 million—from individuals seeking government jobs.
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These arrests follow weeks of mounting allegations and coincide with an ongoing investigation into systemic corruption within Mukono’s public service sector. The Anti-Corruption Unit has since launched a wider probe into the district’s administrative offices, with more individuals reportedly under scrutiny.
The detentions came days after Mukono District Chairperson Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa suspended the District Service Commission indefinitely. He cited widespread reports from whistleblowers and job seekers who claimed they were extorted under the promise of employment.
Mukono is not alone in facing such challenges. The arrests echo recent scandals in other districts like Mpigi and Gomba, where public officials were prosecuted for similar recruitment-related corruption.
Historically, Mukono District has grappled with inefficiencies in its service commission, at times operating without one entirely. Though reconstituted less than a year ago to improve service delivery, the current crisis highlights persistent governance and accountability gaps in local government recruitment practices.
Officials from the Anti-Corruption Unit confirmed that the arrested individuals would be prosecuted once investigations conclude.
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