The Inspectorate General of Government (IG) on Wednesday evening arrested, Dr Phillip Olinga, the district health officer of Kotido for causing financial loss of sh46m which was meant for training health workers.

Munira Ali, Head Public and International Relations Division noted that Dr Olinga will be arraigned at the Anti-Corruption Court tomorrow (Friday, January 29) at 9:00 am.

“We conducted an investigation in 2017 and 2018 after he caused the loss of money meant for training for health workers. He will be charged with causing financial loss under reference MRT/06/07/2016,” Munira said.

The New Vision has learnt that Olinga between November 2014 and March 2015 was advanced sh46m belonging to Kotido district local government but decided to divert it.