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According to the prosecution, Mpuga solicited the money from a candidate seeking the position of Agricultural Officer in Rakai District
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By Our Reporter
KAMPALA – Mpuga David, the Chairperson of the Rakai District Service Commission, has been formally charged with three counts of corruption after allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe of UGX 20 million to secure a government job. The charges were brought against him before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala.
According to the prosecution, Mpuga solicited the money from a candidate seeking the position of Agricultural Officer in Rakai District. The arrest followed a coordinated operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), following numerous public complaints to the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rakai.
Mpuga has been remanded in custody until October 14, 2024, when his case will be heard again
Locals had reportedly raised concerns about Mpuga’s consistent demands for bribes in exchange for job placements within the district. Following these allegations, a thorough investigation was launched, leading to Mpuga’s arrest and subsequent charges.
Mpuga has been remanded in custody until October 14, 2024, when his case will be heard again.
Authorities continue to urge the public to report any incidents of corruption, as part of ongoing efforts to root out bribery and misconduct within public offices.
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