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  1. Local government officials, including the Minister of Local Government, were noted in Kabale.

Fraud Uncovered in Kabale District Payroll Scheme, Costing Shs 3 Billion

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The State House Anti-Corruption Unit is searching for Jacinta Tushabomwe, Principal Human Resource Officer of Kabale District, regarding a ghost workers scheme. The fraud was discovered during the Expose the Corrupt campaign, led by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, and subsequent audits of the district’s payroll. Investigators allege that several ghost employees, reportedly Tushabomwe’s relatives, were irregularly enrolled and received salaries for three years, totaling approximately Shs 3 billion.

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The discovery represents a significant financial loss to the Government of Uganda. The case is part of a nationwide anti-corruption effort directed by President Yoweri Museveni, highlighting systemic weaknesses in local government financial controls.

Local government officials, including the Minister of Local Government, were noted in Kabale.

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Who's involved

  • Balaam BarugaharaLocal Government Minister who led the Expose the Corrupt campaign
  • Yoweri MuseveniPresident who directed the intensification of the anti-corruption fight
  • KabaleCity in Western Uganda where the fraud occurred

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