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Three Karenga District Officials Arrested Over Corruption Allegations

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In a major crackdown on corruption, three top officials in Karenga District have been arrested and detained at Karenga Central Police Station. The accused officials are Omello John Bosco, the District Commercial Officer, Alfred Lokyan, the Minister for Works, and Nasur Charles, the District Water Engineer.

The arrests were made following a monitoring exercise and meeting for service delivery in Karenga District headquarters, led by Maj Martha Asiimwe, Head of RDC Secretariat/Anti-Corruption Unit, Office of the President. Bamwine Fred, Commissioner in charge of RDCs in the Office of the President in charge of Karamoja region, also participated in the exercise.

According to sources, the three officials are facing charges of embezzlement of funds. The exact amount allegedly embezzled is yet to be confirmed, but sources indicate that it runs into millions of shillings.

Maj Asiimwe commended the security agencies for their efforts in fighting corruption. “We are committed to ensuring that those who engage in corrupt practices are brought to justice,” she said.

The people of Karenga District and the wider Karamoja region have welcomed the arrests, saying that it is a step in the right direction towards fighting corruption.

The three officials are expected to appear in court soon to face charges. The investigation into the allegations is ongoing, and more arrests may be made in the coming days.

In a related development, Maj Asiimwe and Bamwine Fred also held a meeting with district officials and local leaders in Karamoja sub region to discuss ways of improving service delivery in the district. The meeting focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.

The government has pledged to continue its efforts to fight corruption and ensure that public officials are held accountable for their actions.

The arrests are a major breakthrough in the fight against corruption in Uganda, and demonstrate the government’s commitment to tackling the vice.

Corruption is a major challenge facing Uganda, and it has been identified as one of the major obstacles to the country’s development. The practice has been widespread in the country, with many public officials and institutions implicated in corrupt practices.

However, the government has been taking steps to tackle corruption, including the establishment of RDC Secretariat/ACU, Inspectorate of Government, State House Anti-Corruption Unit and other agencies, The units have been working closely with other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute corruption cases.

The arrests of the three officials in Karenga District are a major milestone in the fight against corruption in Uganda. It demonstrates that the government is committed to tackling corruption, and that those who engage in corrupt practices will be held accountable.

The people of Uganda have welcomed the arrests, saying that it is a step in the right direction towards fighting corruption. Many have expressed hope that the arrests will serve as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to engage in corrupt practices.

As the investigation into the allegations continues, many are watching with keen interest to see how the case will unfold. The outcome of the case will be a major test of the government’s commitment to fighting corruption, and its ability to hold public officials accountable for their actions.

In the meantime, the people of Karenga District and the wider Karamoja region are celebrating the arrests, saying that it is a major victory in the fight against corruption. Many are expressing hope that the arrests will mark the beginning of a new era of transparency and accountability in the district.

As the country continues to grapple with the challenge of corruption, the arrests of the three officials in Karenga District serve as a reminder that the fight against corruption is ongoing, and that those who engage in corrupt practices will be held accountable.

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