The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Luuka District, Waiswa Paul Bweni, has been suspended with immediate effect from duty over allegations of physical assault against a resident.
The suspension follows a complaint filed by Abudallah Kisige, who accused Bweni of physically assaulting him.
In a suspension letter issued by Haji Yunus Kakande, the secretary of the Office of the President, it was stated that the complaint has been considered as a criminal matter, thus prompting referral to the police for investigation and appropriate action.
“I hereby suspend you from duty as Deputy Resident District Commissioner Luuka with immediate effect,” the letter stated.
Kakande emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, citing violations of the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders (2021), particularly Section (F-r), paragraph 5(b), (d), and (k), which pertain to actions bringing the public service into disrepute.
Bweni has been ordered to hand over the office and the government vehicle, within the specified timeframe, except for the employment identity card. Additionally, he was asked to provide a written defence regarding the allegations outlined in Kisige’s complaint.
The suspension notice has been forwarded to relevant authorities, including the Minister for Presidency, the Principal Private Secretary to H.E the President, and the Resident District Commissioner of Luuka, for necessary action and oversight.
“You should prepare a defence letter in regard to the allegations contained by Mr. Kisige’s written complaint availed to you. You should therefore show cause why your case should not be forwarded to the Rewards and Sanctions Committee of office of the President for further disciplinary action against you,” Kakande noted in the letter.
He further gave Bweni an ultimatum of fourteen days to issue out the defence statement.
