The superintendent of works Amuru district local government and the road inspector Nwoya district local government have been charged with causing financial loss of sh77m to the Government.

Jimmy Odera, the superintendent and Robert Ojok, the road inspector, were yesterday charged before the Anti-Corruption Court Grade One Magistrate Rachael Nakyazze.

They were charged with offences of abuse of office, causing financial loss and giving false certificate. They denied the charges and were released on bail.

Prosecution was led by Robert Opiya from the Inspectorate of Government (IG).