Abuse of office blights service delivery in local governments (opens original article in a new tab)

Abuse of office is prevalent in local governments, undermining accountability and service delivery, with the Inspectorate of Government investigating numerous cases and recommending measures to address the issue.

• Abuse of office is the most common offence in local governments, undermining accountability and service delivery.
• The Inspectorate of Government investigated 257 cases, with 83 involving abuse of office, leading to recovery of Shs 2.1 billion and prosecution of 22 officials.
• Local leaders in Luwero district report widespread abuse of office, including misuse of government vehicles, often unreported due to normalization and fear of retaliation.