Minister orders interdiction of Kazo District employees over corruption

On November 11, 2026, Minister Balaam Barugahara ordered the interdiction of at least 13 employees of Kazo District Local Government, citing allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and extortion. This directive was issued as part of a nationwide campaign to combat corruption and improve service delivery in local governments. Concerns were raised over financial irregularities in the education department, specifically the suspected existence of 'ghost learners' for whom government funds were allegedly disbursed. The District Education Officer, Lamech Mwiine, was arrested during the visit.

The action targets potential misappropriation of public resources within local government structures in Uganda. Allegations of financial irregularities, such as paying for non-existent learners, suggest a breach of public resource management. This regulatory action could impact the operational capacity and funding access of local government bodies.