Tayari News
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has ordered the arrest of Ms. Nankya Margaret, Principal Human Resource Officer (PHRO), and Ms Kasingirwa Scovia, Senior Human Resource Officer (SHRO) of Kalungu District Local Government (DLG), over alleged non-payment of salaries to district staff.
The action follows a complaint received by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) regarding prolonged non-payment of salaries to several staff members of Kalungu DLG, including some Heads of Department. Reports indicate that certain officers have not received their salaries since July 2025, according to the IGG.
The matter attracted significant concern due to its prolonged nature and the hardship and distress caused to the affected public officials.
Earlier, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, convened boardroom sessions and issued guidance aimed at resolving the issue.
Additionally, the Chief Administrative Officer of Kalungu DLG, Mr. Ouma Charles, issued repeated directives, including a formal internal memo, instructing the PHRO to process and clear all outstanding salaries and arrears.
Despite these interventions, the directives were reportedly disregarded. When summoned by the IGG, the PHRO failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the continued non-payment of staff salaries.
“In light of the persistent default, the resulting public concern, and the apparent insubordination and possible abuse of office, the IGG has referred the matter and the implicated officers to the IG Director of Ombudsman Affairs, Mr. Kakooza Savio Ntensibe, for further appropriate action. Investigations are ongoing, with a view to possible prosecution where evidence supports such action.” The IGG said on Friday
Concerned over high levels of corruption and misconduct in public offices across the country, the IGG has vowed to tackle the impunity in district service commissions.