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Kaliro loses UGX 10billion in 7-year fraud

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Local Government Public Accounts Committee has uncovered a financial scandal involving Kaliro District Local Government, which has resulted in the loss of Shillings 10 billion in pension, gratuity, and ex-gratia funds over a span of seven years. This scandal spans from 2014 …

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KALIRO: Two district staff arrested for alleged embezzlement of UGX 5.8b

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has arrested two staff of Kaliro District Local Government for alleged embezzlement of 5.8 Billion Shillings. They are Godfrey Mutome, the Chief Finance Officer, and Rebecca Kwagala, the Principal Human Resource Officer. Also arrested is Ministry of Finance Senior Accountant, John …

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Ten arrested for attacking Deputy RDC

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten youth accused of attacking Kaliro Deputy Resident District commissioner, Abel Bakunda are in custody at Kaliro Central Police Station. The suspects allegedly stormed Kaliro district headquarters on Tuesday evening demanding the transfer of the Chief Administrative Officer, Samuel Bigirwa on allegations of poor service …

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State House impostor arrested for attempting to defraud Kaliro CAO

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Richard Wandera is behind bars at Kaliro central police station for attempting to con the Chief Administrative Officer, Samuel Bigirwa. It all started when the suspect stormed the Kaliro district service commission offices on January 27th, 2023 masquerading as a state house employee. He reportedly …

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Five arrested in Kaliro over ADF links

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Busoga North, have arrested five people for allegedly having links with the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels in Kaliro District. The suspects who are detained at Kaliro Central Police Station include; Andrew Kaamu, Bashir Baligeya, Michael Waiswa, Sharifu Namugire, and Lydia Mukyala. Their …

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Student in Kaliro shot dead in operation against illegal fishing

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 17-year-old boy was on Wednesday shot dead during an operation by the Fisheries Protection Unit in Kaliro district. Reagan Damba, a senior two student at Bulamogi college in Gadumire sub-county was shot in the back and he bled to death. It is alleged that members …

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Kaliro district local government officials arrested over fraud

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three officals of Kaliro district local government have been arrested on fraud-related charges. The suspects currently detained at Kaliro Central Police station include Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Bigirwa, District Education Officer Edward Kamaga and the Parish Development Model-focal person Fred Mbalumya. They were arrested on …

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