Namisindwa Engineer Arrested After Fleeing To Kenya Over Alleged Road Funds Misuse

KAMPALA, Uganda – Town council engineer in Namisindwa District who allegedly fled to Kenya ahead of an accountability inspection has been arrested, according to government official Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi.

Barugahara said the engineer, identified as the Lwakhakha Town Council Engineer, was apprehended through a joint operation involving several security agencies after being accused of mismanaging road project funds in the district.

The arrest comes after an inspection exercise in Namisindwa that raised concerns over the management of funds allocated for local government projects.

Barugahara said the engineer had left the country before the inspection and was later traced to Kenya, where security agencies worked together to have him apprehended.

He praised the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for what he described as a swift response.

Barugahara said authorities are still searching for other district officials, including the District Engineer, Commercial Officer and District Production Officer, who are wanted in connection with alleged misuse of public resources.

“No one is above the law. All those responsible for the misuse of public resources will be brought to book,” he said.

The arrest comes amid increased government scrutiny of local government projects, particularly road construction and service delivery programmes.

Authorities have repeatedly raised concerns over delays, poor–quality work and alleged mismanagement of public funds allocated for infrastructure development.

Government has said officials found responsible for corruption or negligence will face legal action.

The arrested engineer is expected to face further investigations as authorities establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged mismanagement of road funds.

Authorities say the wider operation to improve accountability in local governments will continue as they seek to ensure public funds are properly utilised.