#State House Anti-Corruption Unit

A middle of the night sting operation at Busiu Health Centre IV has exposed a massive payroll fraud ring, uncovering multiple "ghost" workers siphoning public funds in Mbale District.

Local Government Minister Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has uncovered a multi-million shilling "ghost pupil" financial scam at Naiku Primary School and four ghost staff on the payroll of Naiku Health Centre III in Mbale District. Supported by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and CID, the minister demanded accountability from the District Education Officer over the severe systemic oversight failures.

Local Government Minister Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has recommended the immediate recall of the Jinja Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to allow the IGG and State House Anti-Corruption Unit to conduct a comprehensive desk audit. Speaking during a special Jinja District Council sitting, the minister also launched the nationwide “Kisanja End Corruption in Local Government” campaign.

By Fred Kiva The joint team of the Police and State House Anti-Corruption Unit have arrested ASP Joseph Kamukama, the Officer In-charge of Wakiso Police...