Gomba District Officials Charged with Extortion
Gomba. Three senior officials from Gomba District, including two District Service Commission members and the District Inspector of Schools, have been charged with extortion and soliciting bribes for government jobs.
Mugerwa John Bosco, Chairperson of the Gomba District Service Commission, Muwonge Michael, Secretary of the Commission, and Lwanga Charles, District Inspector of Schools, were arraigned before the Grade 1 Magistrate Court in Gomba District on July 10, 2025.
The officials allegedly conspired to extort money from job applicants, demanding bribes ranging from UGX 1 million to UGX 20 million in exchange for job placements between February and November 2024.
Some victims reportedly received senior positions within the district after paying the bribes. Lwanga Charles is also accused of extorting funds from head teachers by promising improved postings and promotions
Charges and Remand
The officials face charges of Demanding Money with Menaces and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. They have been remanded until July 25, 2025, pending further court proceedings.
This development comes after a presidential directive to the State House Anti Corruption Unit (SHACU) headed by Brig Henry Isoke to investigate corruption allegations in the district service commissions of Butambala, Mpigi, and Gomba.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, led to the arrest and arraignment of the officials.
