Kapchorwa– The State House Anti Corruption Unit (SHACU) working hand in hand with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of Uganda Police have arraigned four officials from the Kapchorwa Municipal Council before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kapchorwa.
They have been charged with Neglect of Duty and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony in relation to road maintenance projects within the municipality.
Being that they have denied all the charges against them, they have been remanded until December 03, 2025.
The officials are; Cherop Bob , the acting Municipal Engineer, Cherotich Alex, assistant Engineering Officer, Chekwurui Atebeni Silver, the assistant Engineering Officer and Kusuro Patrick, the roads Inspector
They are accused of failing to supervise and ensure compliance with guidelines for several road projects funded by the UGX 1 Billion Road Maintenance Grant allocated to all districts and municipalities.
The roads in question include: Chebukat Road, Kapenguria – Upper Cheptui Bridge Road, Siron – Towut Road, Kapteret – Kaptul – Kabat Road, Kaptul – Kapnyikew Road, Munda – Kinyanga – Bulambuli Road, Chesikwa Road, Barawa Road and Atar – Kamukes Road
These projects were part of the allocations for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years.
Prosecution alleges that the above individuals failed to ensure the execution of approved road works specifically, the graveling of roads and installation of culverts despite the municipality receiving the funds and making full payments to service providers. This negligence has caused significant financial loss to the municipality.
The inaction of the accused has resulted in the failure to complete any road works over the last two financial years, leaving the municipality with poor road infrastructure.
