IBANDA DISTRICT, Uganda (UGNEWSLINE) –Former Ibanda District Chief Administrative Officer Kweyamba Ruhemba and former Principal Human Resource Officer Kasingye are facing scrutiny over allegations of financial impropriety ahead of a planned visit to the district by Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara.
Ruhemba is being accused of overseeing the construction of what critics describe as a multi-billion-shilling latrine at the entrance gate of Ibanda District headquarters, raising questions about the project’s cost, procurement process and value for public money.
The allegations have renewed calls for accountability over the management of district resources during his tenure as CAO.
Kasingye, who is now reportedly serving at the District Service Commission, is facing separate allegations of collecting millions of shillings from job seekers after allegedly promising to help them secure employment in the district.
According to the allegations, some applicants parted with money in anticipation of securing public service jobs but never received the promised employment.
The claims have raised concerns about possible exploitation of unemployed people seeking opportunities in public service and the integrity of district recruitment processes.
Barugahara’s anticipated visit is expected to bring renewed attention to accountability concerns in Ibanda, including the management of public resources and alleged irregularities in public service recruitment.
The minister is expected to engage with district stakeholders as concerns over governance and service delivery continue to attract attention.
Ruhemba and Kasingye should be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations. Any suspected wrongdoing should be subjected to independent investigation by the relevant authorities.
