The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has ordered the immediate interdiction of 33 public servants in Rubirizi District over alleged corruption, poor service delivery and systemic failures in key sectors, including education, health and infrastructure development.
The officials include Nyerinde Frank, the District Water Officer; Biiru Stivin Warufu, the District Education Officer (DEO); Ronald Anthony Rubaihayo, the Principal Fisheries Officer; Julius Mwebesa, the Principal Human Resource Officer; Julius Mubangizi, an Assistant Fisheries Officer; Gerald Byarugayo, the District Veterinary Officer; Mary Kyomugisha, the District Inspector of Schools; Tumuhairwe Bruce, the District Engineer; Twebaze Crescensio, the District Principal Commercial Officer; and Midas Barekye, the District Agriculture Officer, among others.
The decision was announced during a public monitoring meeting convened by Minister Barugahara as part of his nationwide Expose the Corrupt campaign in the Ankole Sub-region.
The campaign aims to combat corruption, address chronic absenteeism among public servants and ensure accountability in the management of public resources and government projects.
During the fact-finding visit to Rubirizi District, residents expressed frustration over the deteriorating state of public services and infrastructure, citing challenges in the education and health sectors, as well as the poor condition of roads.
The interdiction of the officials is intended to facilitate accountability and address concerns raised by residents over the performance of public institutions in the district.
