The Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG), Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has directed disciplinary action against 20 Kisoro District officials implicated in misappropriating over UGX 14 million intended for agricultural extension services.
This follows findings from an investigation by the Kabale Regional Office of the Inspectorate of Government (IG), which uncovered fraudulent accounting by officers within the Production and Marketing Department for funds allocated in the first quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year.
The IG’s statement, released Monday, revealed that each of the officials submitted forged receipts and fake activity reports to justify their refund claims, totaling UGX 14,053,825. Upon verification, the attached documents were deemed fraudulent, prompting the IG to take corrective measures.
The IG has instructed Kisoro District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. John Nyakahuma, to take disciplinary action against the culprits. Each officer has also been ordered to return the misappropriated funds to the IG Assets Recovery Account held at the Bank of Uganda.
The officials who admitted to the offense include:
Baryaruha Augustine – Assistant Fisheries Officer
Munezero Alice – Agricultural Officer, Muramba Sub-county
Nyirabuntu Lilian – Agricultural Officer, Chahi Sub-county
Kampire Jolly – Assistant Veterinary Officer, Nyakinama
Arinaitwe Dinah – Assistant Veterinary Officer, Chahi
Sunday Amon – Veterinary Officer, Muramba
Ndashimye Barnabas – Veterinary Officer, Nyundo
Sabiti Alex – Agricultural Officer, Nyundo
Tumwizere Edward – Agricultural Officer, Nyabwishenya
Nkurunziza Robert – Agricultural Officer, Murora
Byiringiro Thomas – Veterinary Officer, Nyarubuye
Barikudembe Stephen – Agricultural Officer, Kirundo
Sebahire Aron – Veterinary Officer, Kanaba
Munyansanga Cypriano – Assistant Veterinary Officer, Nyarusiza
Muziranenge Moses – Agricultural Officer, Nyarubuye
Sibomana John Bosco – Agricultural Officer, Nyarusiza
Ndayesiga Pius – Assistant Veterinary Officer, Nyabwishenya
Asiimwe Richard – Assistant Veterinary Officer, Bukimbiri
Seburiguri Slivern – Assistant Agricultural Officer
Mbeine Jonas – Assistant Veterinary Officer, Nyakabande
Mrs. Twinomugisha emphasized the need for integrity and professionalism in public service and warned against unethical conduct, urging all public servants to remain accountable and uphold the values of their offices.