The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has arrested Ntare School headteacher Saul Rwamporo, his predecessor Jimmy Turyagenda and former office typist Peace Kebirungi over the alleged irregular payment of Shs110.8 million in government salaries, allowances and retirement benefits.
The three were arrested by the IGG’s Mbarara Regional Office on allegations of abuse of office and causing financial loss of Shs110,877,900 to the Government of Uganda, according to a statement issued on October 28, 2026.
The investigation centres on allegations that Kebirungi continued receiving a government salary for nearly nine years despite allegedly abandoning her duties, with investigators accusing the two headteachers of concealing her absence and facilitating payments.
According to the IGG, Kebirungi allegedly presented a false university admission letter in October 2015 to obtain study leave with pay but subsequently absconded from duty. She is accused of continuing to receive her salary from September 2015 until August 2024.
“The alleged absence was reportedly concealed by Mr Turyagenda before his retirement from public service and by Mr Rwamporo,” the Inspectorate said.
Investigators further allege that during the same period, Turyagenda and Rwamporo authorised the payment of allowances to Kebirungi from school fees collected from students, as though she had continued performing her official duties.
The probe also found that Kebirungi applied for early retirement in 2023. Her application was reportedly forwarded by Rwamporo despite her alleged ineligibility arising from her absence from duty.
She subsequently retired in 2024 and allegedly received terminal benefits, including gratuity and monthly pension payments.
“By February 6, 2026, when the investigations were concluded, Ms Kebirungi had allegedly irregularly received a total amount of Shs110,877,900,” the IGG said.
The Inspectorate said the three suspects had been transferred to Kampala and were expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court to answer charges relating to the alleged financial loss and abuse of office.
The allegations have not been tested in court, and the suspects will have an opportunity to respond to the charges through the judicial process.
The case places the management of public funds at Ntare School, one of Uganda’s longstanding government secondary schools, under scrutiny as investigators pursue allegations of irregular salary payments and retirement benefits.
The IGG said the arrests form part of its mandate to fight corruption, promote accountability and ensure public resources are used for their intended purposes.
“The case underscores the importance of safeguarding public funds and holding public officers accountable for their actions,” the Inspectorate said.
