By Charlotte Nyebaza Kagumaho,
RWAMPARA
The Office of the President has sanctioned Rwampara Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Harriet Nakamya over alleged misconduct and meddling into NRM elections.
In a letter dated July 23, 2025, signed by Haji Yunus Kakande, the Secretary in the Office of the President, Nakamya is accused of engaging in partisan political activities, specifically taking sides in internal National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections, an act deemed contrary to the expectations of her office.
“This office has received reliable information to the extent that the Resident District Commissioner – Ms. Nakamya Harriet is inciting the public against the decision of the Office of the President Headquarters,” the letter reads in part. “This amounts to gross misconduct and insubordination.”
On July 21, Nakamya was transferred to a new district over similar allegations and was replaced with Maj. Katamba Godfrey, who was to assume office immediately. However, she refused to vacate the office, prompting the Office of the President to intervene.
According to the president’s office, Nakamya is acting against her mandate and lacks neutrality to execute her duties as the RDC. She has henceforth been ordered to handover office with immediate effect.
“This is not acceptable,” Hajji Yunus Kakande stressed. “It is a decision of Office of the President that tantamounts to gross misconduct and insubordination that leads to termination of service.”
Officials were further instructed to ensure there is no interference from the outgoing RDC during the transition process.
“You should also de-gazette Nakamya Harriet from all public platforms to avoid any form of confusion or resistance,” the letter stressed.
The Office of the President has also ordered Ms. Nakamya to report to headquarters for disciplinary action in accordance with civil service regulations.
This move according to political analysis highlights the government’s tough stance on public servants engaging in partisan politics, especially during sensitive electoral periods.
