Three senior officials from Gomba District have been arrested on charges of extortion and bribery linked to the sale of government jobs.
The arrests were made following a joint operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The accused individuals include Mugerwa John Bosco, the Chairperson of the Gomba District Service Commission; Muwonge Michael, the Commission’s Secretary; and Charles Lwanga, the District Inspector of Schools. The three appeared before the Grade 1 Magistrate Court in Gomba and have been remanded until July 25, 2025.
According to the Anti-Corruption Unit, the officials are accused of extorting bribes from individuals seeking jobs within the district.
Between February and November 2024, the two Service Commission members allegedly conspired to demand bribes ranging from UGX 1 million to UGX 20 million from job applicants. Some victims reportedly paid these bribes in exchange for securing senior positions in the district.
In a separate charge, Charles Lwanga is accused of extorting money from head teachers, promising them improved postings and promotions in return for bribes.
“This case is part of our broader efforts to tackle corruption in government recruitment processes, ensuring transparency and fairness in public service employment,” SHACU said.
The arrests in Gomba come just a week after a similar operation in Mpigi District, where LC V Chairperson Martine Ssejjemba and District Service Commission members Fredrick Kirumira and Sarah Nakamoga were charged with soliciting bribes ranging from UGX 50,000 to UGX 15 million from job seekers.
“Our commitment remains firm to rooting out corruption and ensuring fairness in public service recruitment across Uganda,” they said.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit explained that these actions are in response to a directive from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who, during his Parish Development Model (PDM) tour in Greater Mpigi on June 17, 2025, ordered swift action to curb corruption in government recruitment.
