Mbale District Engineer, Eng. Robert Nakimoro, has been arrested by a joint investigation team over allegations of causing financial loss to the Government through negligence and failure to properly supervise a road construction project.
Nakimoro was arrested on Saturday during an inspection of road projects in Bungokho North Constituency, where Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara and Minister of State for Local Government Justine Namere raised concerns over the alleged mismanagement of UGX 300 million allocated for the construction of the 6-kilometre Kyasura–Bukingala Road.
The inspection team included the area Members of Parliament, Hon. Shafiga and Hon. Mohammad Masaba, the Chief Internal Security Officer (CISO), Mbale District LC V Chairperson, Chief Administrative Officer, RPC Mbale, Afande Twala, other security agencies, local leaders and residents.
According to the inspection findings, records indicated that the UGX 300 million had been spent by June 2026. However, the road remained in a deplorable condition, with vehicles belonging to the inspection team getting stuck and forcing officials to walk approximately three kilometres to reach the project site.
Following the findings, Eng. Nakimoro was taken into custody to assist with investigations into the alleged mismanagement of public funds. Investigators are also expected to pursue any other officials found culpable.
Minister Barugahara said the Government would no longer tolerate the theft or misuse of funds meant for roads and other public infrastructure in local governments.
“Every shilling allocated for service delivery must be accounted for, and those responsible will face the law. State House Anti-Corruption Unit and CID, the matter is now before you for thorough investigation and appropriate action,” Barugahara said.
The Government has reiterated that public resources must be protected and that all officials entrusted with their management will be held accountable in accordance with the law.
