The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has arrested Ntare School’s current headteacher, Saul Rwampororo, his predecessor, Jimmy Turyagyenda, and former school typist Peace Kebirungi over an alleged Shs110.8 million loss to government arising from irregular salary and allowance payments.
The arrests follow investigations into allegations that Kebirungi continued receiving a government salary for nearly nine years after allegedly abandoning her duties, with investigators accusing the two headteachers of concealing her absence and authorising payments despite her not reporting for work.
Sarah Magola, head of the IGG office in the South Western region, said Kebirungi allegedly presented a false university admission letter in October 2015 to obtain study leave with pay before absconding from duty.
According to the Inspectorate, Turyagyenda allegedly concealed her absence before retiring from public service, while Rwampororo is accused of continuing to facilitate the irregular payments during his tenure.
Investigators say Kebirungi received salary payments between September 2015 and August 2024 despite allegedly not performing her duties. The two headteachers are also accused of authorising allowance payments to her during the period.
The alleged financial loss had reached Shs110,877,900 by February 2026, according to Magola.
The investigation further established that Kebirungi reportedly applied for early retirement in 2023, with Rwampororo accused of forwarding her application despite her alleged ineligibility arising from her absence from duty.
The three suspects face allegations including abuse of office, while Kebirungi faces an additional charge of uttering a false document relating to the university admission letter she allegedly used to secure paid study leave.
The suspects have been transferred to Kampala and are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court to answer the charges.
The arrests form part of the Inspectorate’s efforts to hold public officials accountable for the management of government resources. The allegations have not yet been proven in court, and the suspects are entitled to a fair hearing.
