By Flavia Ajok
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has ordered the interdiction of 12 Buliisa District officials over allegations of corruption, abuse of office, selling government jobs and causing financial loss to the government.
The officials are expected to step aside as the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and other relevant government agencies investigate the allegations.
Those affected include Tyson Kiiza Kasangaka, the district Education officer, Moses Wandera, the Chief Finance officer, Benard Tugume, the district Natural Resources officer, Titus Sabiti, Ag. District Health officer, Siraji Asiimwe, Ag District Engineer.
Others include Joseline Mulinzi, the Secretary district Service Commission, Gilbert Tabasiima, Secretary District Land Board, Ronald Kasaija, senior procurement officer, Maurice Wakame, district water officer, Nestus Deo Balikenda, Headteacher Kisyabi primary school, Richard Mugisa, Wanseko Town primary school, Ivan Muhumuza, parish chief.
In a letter dated October 14, 2026, addressed to the Masindi Chief Administrative Officer and the municipal town clerk, Kumumanya said the interdictions followed complaints raised during a meeting convened by the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, in Masindi on October 7.
The action follows Barugahara’s visit to the district under the Expose and Elimination Corruption Campaign, during which he ordered the arrest and interdiction of several officials over allegations including corruption, extortion, mismanagement of government projects and causing financial loss.
The allegations against the officials have not been established, and the interdictions are intended to allow investigations to proceed.
