Luuka: The Luuka District Local Government has interdicted Mr. George Mudhuli, the Headteacher of Tabingwa Primary School, following allegations of misconduct.
Mr. Simon Peter Akilenge, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Luuka District, in his letter, accused Mr. Mudhuli of accepting Shs17 million from Ms. Baisemubaka Sylvia, a Clinical Officer, to facilitate her promotion, which he allegedly failed to fulfill.
“Your actions portray gross misconduct on your part, which cannot be tolerated in the public service,” Mr. Akilenge wrote in the interdiction letter dated February 4, 2025.
The allegations claim that Mr. Mudhuli committed to repaying the money but failed to do so. He allegedly paid Shs13 million and promised to pay the remaining balance of Shs4 million by January 6, 2025.
“I, Mudhuli George, admit that I received Shs17 million from Baisemubaka Sylvia to meet the Chairman of the District Service Commission for a job, but I did not give it to the chairman. I used it myself,” Mr. Mudhuli stated in a commitment letter dated December 23, 2024.
However, the District Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) officer’s investigation led to his interdiction. These sanctions followed the seasoned headteacher’s arrest earlier in January this year. He was later released on police bond.
During his interdiction, Mr. Mudhuli will not be allowed to access office premises, will receive half of his monthly salary, and will not be permitted to leave the country without permission from the CAO.
“Considering the gravity of this matter, you are hereby interdicted from your duties with immediate effect,” the letter further read.
He was also directed to prepare a detailed handover report. The interdiction is in accordance with Section (F-s) 14 of the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, 2021.
Mudhuli’s case has caused a scandal. He allegedly posed as the nephew of Paul Isabirye, the District Service Commission chair, and deceived Ms. Baisemubaka into believing he could influence the commission to secure her a senior media officer position.
Isabirye has since denied any misconduct allegations, calling them baseless and malicious attempts to tarnish his reputation. Meanwhile, Mudhuli’s interdiction comes at a critical time, with schools having just resumed for the 2025 academic year.
Despite being released on police bond, investigations into his alleged misconduct are ongoing at Kiyunga Central Police Station (CPS).
It’s worth noting that in cases of misconduct and dismissal, the law provides certain protections for employees. For instance, the Security of Tenure ensures that no employee shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law. Additionally, employees who are illegally dismissed may be entitled to reinstatement and back wages.
