Date: [July 15, 2025]
The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has convicted and sentenced Mr. Mpuga David, former Chairperson of the Rakai District Service Commission, to five years in prison or a fine of UGX 7.2 million after finding him guilty of extorting and demanding bribes from job applicants.
Court heard that Mpuga solicited UGX 20 million from a candidate seeking the position of Agricultural Officer in Rakai District. His actions abused the trust vested in the District Service Commission and undermined the integrity of public service recruitment.
As part of a plea bargain agreement, Mpuga agreed to compensate the victim with UGX 30 million. In addition, he has been barred from serving in government for the next 10 years.
The conviction comes as the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) intensifies investigations into the sale of jobs by District Service Commissions across the country. Recent arrests and prosecutions have already been made in Mpigi and Gomba Districts, with operations set to extend to other regions.
The crackdown follows H.E. the President’s directive to investigate and hold accountable all public officials who exploit citizens by demanding bribes for employment opportunities.
SH-ACU, in collaboration with CID and the ODPP, remains committed to ensuring that recruitment into public service is based on merit, transparency, and integrity.