News: Minister Barugahara orders arrest of ex
Ugandan Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara has ordered the arrest of a former district health officer following the discovery of a sh73m toilet project built without a pit. The inspection was part of an anti-corruption campaign aimed at addressing substandard public infrastructure.
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This highlights ongoing efforts to combat government corruption and ensure accountability in public service delivery within Uganda.
________________ The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Bulambuli District Health Officer (DHO), Dr Muhamed Mulongo, following the discovery of a shoddy sh73m toilet project built without an underground pit. The directive was issued during a surprise inspection at Muyembe Health Centre IV in Bulambuli District on July 10 under the "Expose the Corrupt" campaign. The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara (in front), with Bulambuli district leaders walking towards Muyembe Health Centre IV to inspect the sh73m toilet built without a pithole. (Photo by Donald Kiirya)
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