KAMPALA – The anti-corruption campaign dubbed “Expose the Corrupt,” implemented under the Ministry of Local Government, has ignited sharp divisions in Parliament between proponents of unconventional methods and advocates for strict institutional adherence.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The development follows Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara’s presentation of the campaign report to Parliament on Tuesday, 25th August 2026, detailing the ongoing rollout across most parts of the country.
Minister Barugahara informed Parliament that the campaign was launched on 8th July 2026, following the President’s “No More Sleep, No More Corruption” declaration, and has since been implemented in phases nationwide.
The Minister reported that over 80 officials have since been interdicted across 30 districts, with estimated financial losses exceeding UGX 25 billion arising from abuse of office, embezzlement, extortion, negligence, and procurement fraud.
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth, while presiding over Parliament, threw his weight behind the Minister’s hands-on approach and called for legislative reform to strengthen the anti-corruption campaign when conventional means fall short.
The Speaker declared that laws must be amended to back Minister Balaam, thus urging all Members of Parliament to get involved, stressing that corruption touches every constituency and cannot be left to one minister alone.
“In the fight against corruption, if the conventional means fail, then let us go the unconventional way. The relevant laws should be amended to support Hon. Balaam,” the Speaker declared.
The campaign, which has swept through multiple districts including Jinja, Mbale, and Bulambuli, has led to the interdiction and arrest of several high-ranking officials over allegations ranging from inflated school enrolment figures to substandard government projects.
However, the methodology has drawn sharp criticism, with Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi cautioning that while he supports the anti-graft fight, relying on a single minister’s campaign is not sustainable.
Hon. Ssenyonyi advocated for a robust institutional approach using existing legal agencies and warned against selective prosecution, insisting that no one should be shielded from accountability.
“While I support the fight against graft, relying on a single minister’s campaign is not sustainable. Anti-corruption efforts should abide by the law and use agencies already established under the law. No one should be shielded; we must avoid selective prosecution,” stated Joel Ssenyonyi.
The Parliamentary debate follows recent proposals by Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Muhairwe, who cautioned that while the campaign is timely, actions must follow due process to avoid costly civil litigation.
She emphasized that strengthening institutional systems is more sustainable in the long run, urging a measured approach that prioritizes legal frameworks and proper procedures over quick fixes.
Meanwhile, the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers has also criticized what it described as arbitrary arrests and public humiliation of engineers before technical investigations are completed.
Below is the Comprehensive List of Interdicted Officials During the “Expose the Corrupt” National Campaign being implemented under the Ministry of Local Government.
Jinja District – Chief Administrative Officer Lilian Nakamatte was interdicted for conniving with the District Chairperson to misappropriate funds, denying councillors access to vital information, and misusing the UGX 1 billion Road Rehabilitation Grant.
Nabumali Secondary School – Headteacher Betty Nabiryo Wamanga was interdicted for inflating student enrolment from 347 to 779 learners, causing a UGX 75.6 million annual financial loss to Government through fraudulent capitation grant claims.
Mbale District – Education Officer Paddy Khauka was interdicted for neglecting his duty to verify enrolment numbers, allowing schools to charge illegal fees, and aiding the inflation of student figures to attract higher capitation grants.
Mbale District – Inspector of Schools Asadi Walufu was interdicted for failing to conduct proper inspections and verify student enrolment data, which facilitated the fraudulent inflation of numbers at government-aided schools.
Mbale District – Health Officer Jonathan Wangisi was interdicted for irregularly transferring enrolled nurses without due process and sending seven staff on fully paid study leave without replacement, causing a UGX 472 million financial loss and a critical staff shortage at Busiu Health Centre IV.
Mbale District – Water Engineer Simon Peter Wandera was interdicted for the failure to install over 50 tap-stands valued at UGX 221 million under the UGX 2.6 billion Buyangu Parish water project, leaving beneficiary communities without services.
Mbale District – Engineer Robert Nashimolo was interdicted after an engineering audit confirmed that no works were done on the UGX 300 million Bukingara-Budwale Road, yet funds were fully disbursed.
Mbale City – Engineer Eng. Kasaata Edison was interdicted over questionable construction costs of the City Abattoir and shoddy road works across the city. He is currently on the run.
Bulambuli District – Health Officer Dr. Mohammed Mulongo was interdicted for supervising the construction of a UGX 73 million patients’ latrine at Muyembe Health Centre IV that had only a slab and no pit.
Bulambuli District – Engineer Eng. Paul Walimbwa was interdicted for using ordinary garden soil instead of approved murram on the UGX 1 billion Kimuli-Tunyi Road and for substandard work on the Tunyi-Kimuli-Bumasoba Road.
Bulambuli District – Supervising Engineer Wilbert was interdicted over numerous construction defects at Bulaago Health Centre III, including low-quality timber doors, no hand-washing facilities, incomplete worktops, and wards without protective window screens.
Bulambuli District – Town Clerk, Town Council Engineer, and Internal Auditor were interdicted over the UGX 800 million Muyembe–Bukhalu Bridge Project, which deviated from approved designs, used black soil instead of murram, and lacked required steel reinforcement.
Namisindwa District – Headteacher Lusaayi William and Deputy Headteacher Seera Margret were interdicted for inflating student enrolment figures at Namisindwa Secondary School, costing Government an estimated UGX 196 million per year.
Namisindwa District – Education Officer and School Inspectors were interdicted for failing to verify enrolment numbers, allowing illegal school charges, and neglecting hygiene standards at government schools.
Namisindwa District – Engineer Eng. Robert Mukelule was interdicted for constructing impassable roads and failing to install culverts without reasonable cause.
Namisindwa District – Production Officer was interdicted for irregularly diverting UGX 163 million meant for extension services and the Parish Development Model to unrelated activities.
Namisindwa District – Acting Town Clerk Samuel Kurobe was interdicted for irregularly purchasing land for UGX 40 million.
Sembabule District – Senior Land Management Officer Emmanuel Kananura Champion and Secretary District Land Board Kakuru Micheal were interdicted for extorting over UGX 4.6 billion from communities by charging UGX 5 million per applicant for land titles that were meant to be free under a government pilot project.
Mbarara City – Town Clerk, City Engineer, and Revenue Officer were interdicted over multiple scandals including UGX 2.8 billion USMID fund diversion, UGX 712 million property tax misappropriation, and UGX 1.39 billion road variation irregularities.
Mbarara City – Internal Auditor was interdicted for unaccounted staff advances and fuel payments totaling UGX 52 million.
Isingiro District – Chief Administrative Officer was interdicted for neglecting duty, leading to the vandalism and theft of critical parts of a government-installed coffee hauler at Kikagate.
Isingiro District – Engineer Asaph Abeinitwe (now a Commissioner in the Ministry of Education) faces interdiction over allegations of embezzling UGX 2.6 billion USMID funds meant for construction of eight roads, with substandard work despite full payment.
Bunyangabu District – Chief Administrative Officer and District Engineer were interdicted over inflated contractor payments and poor workmanship, including UGX 25 million spent on a toilet renovation and UGX 40 million for a defective bridge.
Kasese District – Chief Administrative Officer and District Engineer were interdicted over the questionable UGX 2.2 billion Rukoki-Mihindi-Kyabarungira road, which was poorly done despite full payment to the contractor.
Bundibugyo District – Chief Administrative Officer, District Engineer, and District Health Officer were interdicted over abandonment of the UGX 900 million Kijura-Kasulenge road and shoddy construction at Nyahuka Health Centre III.
Mitooma District – Chief Administrative Officer, District Engineer, and 8 technical staff were interdicted for mismanaging UGX 3.7 billion in road funds and neglecting the UGX 12 billion Kashongi-Mbarara road.
Kamwenge District – Chief Administrative Officer, District Engineer, and 5 technical staff were interdicted over UGX 1.5 billion in unaccounted road funds and the abandonment of the UGX 6 billion Kyabandara-Kamwenge road project.
Kyenjojo District – Chief Administrative Officer, District Engineer, and 6 technical staff were interdicted for mismanaging UGX 1.8 billion in road funds and poor workmanship on the UGX 4.2 billion Kyegegwa-Kyenjojo road.
Kabarole District – Chief Administrative Officer, District Engineer, and 7 technical staff were interdicted over the UGX 2.3 billion Kijura-Kasenda road which had no drainage structures, and the UGX 8.5 billion Fort Portal-Kabende road with substandard works.
Ntoroko District – Chief Administrative Officer, District Engineer, and 5 technical staff were interdicted over the UGX 1.4 billion Kijura-Kasulenge road and the UGX 6.8 billion Katumba-Ntoroko road, both abandoned despite full payment.
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