Fort Portal, Uganda | The Black Examiner  – In a significant development concerning the Fort Portal City administration, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), working in collaboration with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, has issued summonses to 21 newly recruited staff. The summonses come as part of an ongoing investigation into possible cases of abuse of office, forgery, and conspiracy to commit a felony within the Fort Portal City municipal government.

The affected staff members have been directed to report to the CID headquarters as per an official communication dated August 23, 2023. This communication was specifically addressed to Mr. David Kyasanku, the Fort Portal City Town Clerk, outlining the need for these individuals to participate in the investigative process.

The allegations against the Fort Portal City staff have raised serious concerns about the integrity and functioning of the municipal government. The accusations of abuse of office, forgery, and conspiracy to commit a felony strike at the heart of the public’s trust in the administration and its ability to effectively serve the community.

The CID’s decision to summon these 21 newly recruited personnel underscores the gravity of the situation. While the specific details of the alleged wrongdoing have not been disclosed to the public, the seriousness of the accusations suggests that a thorough and impartial investigation is necessary to determine the truth.

Mr. David Kyasanku, the Fort Portal City Town Clerk, has taken the responsibility of communicating the CID’s message to the implicated staff members. In his statement, Mr. Kyasanku expressed confidence that the affected individuals would cooperate fully with the investigative process. This cooperation is vital to ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the course of the inquiry.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has been at the forefront of such efforts, working diligently to root out corruption and ensure that public servants uphold the highest ethical standards in their service to the community.
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