By Our Reporter
The LCV Chairperson for Lwengo District, Hon. Ibrahim Kitata, has publicly raised serious allegations against the district’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Lujumwa Nathan, accusing him of gross mismanagement and lack of accountability in handling public funds.
Speaking over the weekend during a televised program on BBS TV, Hon. Kitata criticized the CAO for failing to fulfill his administrative responsibilities and instead focusing on personal image-building. He claimed that large sums of taxpayer money have been spent without clear documentation or visible development outcomes, raising widespread concerns among residents about the effective use of public resources.
“In Lwengo, the CAO is like a hen that lays eggs and sits on them, but in the end, cannot show how many chicks have hatched,” Kitata said metaphorically during the broadcast.
The accusations have since attracted the attention of Greater Masaka Anti-Corruption Partners Limited, a regional anti-corruption watchdog, which has announced plans to launch a formal investigation into the conduct of the Lwengo CAO. The organization says it will seek to verify whether the funds entrusted to the CAO have been misused and if so, pursue legal action to hold him accountable.
“We were closely watching LCV Chairman Kitata as he analyzed the leadership situation in Lwengo on TV,” said a spokesperson from the organization who spoke on condition of anonymity. “If you examine his claims, you realize that Lwengo is facing serious deficiencies in transparency and accountability. We have constituted a team to thoroughly investigate these allegations, and if the claims are substantiated, we will take legal steps to ensure justice is served for the taxpayers of Uganda.”
Greater Masaka Anti-Corruption Partners Limited is a registered organization under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). Its core objectives include advocating against embezzlement and abuse of public funds, promoting good governance and the rule of law, and upholding human rights. The organization has positioned itself as a key player in the fight against corruption in both governmental and non-governmental institutions in the Greater Masaka region.
The unfolding situation in Lwengo highlights ongoing concerns about financial mismanagement and the need for stronger oversight mechanisms in local government operations. As investigations proceed, the public and relevant authorities will be closely watching how this case develops and whether tangible accountability measures will be enforced.
