Deputy IGG Brokers Reconciliation Among Feuding Hoima District Leaders
Jan. 17, 2025
The
Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG), Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe,
has spearheaded efforts to reconcile the feuding leadership of Hoima District
Local Government (DLG). During her visit, she convened a high-level meeting at
Hoima Buffalo Hotel, bringing together Mr. Mbabazi Rogers, the Resident District
Commissioner; Mr. Uthuman Mubarak Mugisha, the District Chairperson; Mr. Mugabe
Yunus, the Council Speaker; and Mr. Emmanuel Ssempala, Chief Administrative
Officer (CAO).
The
meeting, witnessed by Bishop Joshua Lwere, the General Overseer of the National
Fellowship of Born Again Pentecostal Churches of Uganda, ended with a
collective pledge from the leaders to collaborate for the district’s progress.
Addressing Challenges in Hoima DLG
Mrs.
Muhairwe’s intervention followed her impromptu visit to Hoima DLG headquarters,
where she discovered staff absenteeism. She cautioned the CAO and instructed
absent staff to provide written explanations to the IG Hoima Regional
Inspectorate Officer.
In a
subsequent meeting with district staff, she addressed grievances such as
delayed salaries, lack of promotions, pension arrears, nepotism and recruitment
interference. The absence of a District Service Commission, which has stalled
the recruitment process, emerged as a key issue stemming from leadership
wrangles and bureaucracy.
The
Deputy IGG urged district officials to prioritize patriotism and shift their
focus from monetary gain to serving the public effectively.
Spot check at Kigorobya Health Centre IV
Mrs.
Muhairwe conducted a surprise night-time inspection of Kigorobya Health Centre
IV. She was pleased to find medical staff on duty and praised the facility's
external sanitation while advising improvements inside the wards. She lauded
the Bank of Uganda for its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in constructing
a theatre complex for the health centre.
Anti-Corruption Advocacy in Kikuube
Mrs.
Muhairwe concluded her tour with an address to farmers in Kikuube District
during the launch of the Kikuube Mentorship Farmers Cooperative Society. The
initiative, spearheaded by the First Lady, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni,
showcased agricultural and fisheries projects supported by her mentorship
program. Bishop Joshua Lwere graced the event as Chief Guest. In her speech,
the Deputy IGG urged farmers to reject corruption, citing the biblical warning,
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians
6:7).
Strengthening Governance and Integrity
Mrs.
Muhairwe’s visit to Hoima and Kikuube highlighted her dedication to resolving
governance challenges, promoting integrity and fostering unity among local
leaders and communities. Her hands-on approach served as a rallying call for
renewed commitment to accountability and public service.