Buhweju District Engineers Interdicted Over Alleged Misuse of Road Funds

Buhweju District in Uganda is investigating its senior engineer, Dicklus Twinamatsiko, and assistant engineering officer, Samuel Nkwasibwe, for alleged misuse of public funds and failure to complete road projects. The two officials have been interdicted, meaning they are suspended from their duties with immediate effect.

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The officers were suspended from duty with immediate effect following findings contained in a special audit report that examined the implementation of several district road projects.

The suspensions follow findings from a special audit report that scrutinized the implementation of several district road projects during the 2024/2025 financial year. According to interdiction letters dated August 6, Twinamatsiko allegedly received an advance of 30 million Shillings for the rehabilitation of the Kabuga-Rushambya-Ekikorijo road. However, the audit claims the works were never carried out. Instead, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Fred Kalyesubula alleges that Twinamatsiko diverted these funds to work on the Kisa-Matsyoro Road, a project that already had its own budget.

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Twinamatsiko received an advance of 30 million Shillings to rehabilitate the Kabuga-Rushambya-Ekikorijo road. However, the report states that the works were never undertaken.

Nkwasibwe faces accusations of failing to complete the rehabilitation of the 4-kilometer Ndibarema-Kanshenbe-Kishungwe road, despite receiving 7 million Shillings for the project. The audit reportedly found that only one kilometer of this road was completed, leaving three kilometers unfinished. The CAO stated that these actions constitute misconduct and a violation of ethical standards for public officers entrusted with government funds.

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Nkwasibwe, the Assistant Engineering Officer, is accused of failing to complete rehabilitation works on the 4-kilometre Ndibarema-Kanshenbe-Kishungwe road despite receiving 7 million Shillings for the project.

Both engineers were previously directed by the CAO to either refund the money or finish the outstanding work, but neither directive was followed. The interdictions are in line with Uganda's Public Service Standing Orders, designed to suspend officers facing serious allegations while protecting the integrity of public service. The officers are prohibited from accessing district premises and must obtain permission to leave the country while the investigation proceeds. Nkwasibwe confirmed receiving the interdiction letter but declined to comment on the allegations, while attempts to reach Twinamatsiko were unsuccessful.

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The findings amount to misconduct and a breach of the ethical standards governing public officers entrusted with government funds for project implementation.