BREAKING! Mityana District LCV Vice, DSC Members Arrested for Irregularly Employing Their Children

The State House Anti-Corruption in collaboration with the Police has arrested 4 high-ranking officials from Mityana District on charges of Abuse of Office and Nepotism.

Those apprehended include; Anna Miriam Nassali, the Vice Chairperson LCV Mityana District, Dr. Lwassampijja Fred, the Chairperson of District Service Commission, Mukiibi Hussein, the Secretary to the Commission and, Ssekibuule Andrew, a sitting member to the Commission.

According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit statement, the officials were arrested today, Friday, February 27, 2026 following preliminary investigations that uncovered allegations of irregular recruitment practices.

“Specifically, the officials are accused of conspiring to favor their relatives including; their children and spouses in the recruitment process, significantly undermining meritocracy and fair competition for available positions within the district,” reads the statement in part.

Some of the affected positions include, Municipal Labour Officer, Education Assistants, Accountant Mityana Municipality, Head Teachers and teacher positions of some schools in the district.

The above positions were given out without following the necessary employment and appointment guidelines. All of these appointments reportedly occurred without any disclosure of conflict of interest to the Commission, further compounding the ethical violations in accordance with the Leadership Code Act and the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders.

The ongoing investigation is aimed at restoring accountability and integrity in the recruitment processes in Mityana District and ensure that qualified are given equitable opportunities in public service.