Bukwo RDC George Owanyi Recalled to Kampala

What the report says

Bukwo Resident District Commissioner George Owanyi has been recalled to Kampala to appear before the Office of the President’s Rewards and Sanctions Committee, according to Nile Post. The directive was issued amid what the office described as unresolved issues affecting administration in Bukwo District, but the published material does not spell out the specific complaints or incidents behind the move.

Nile Post reported that Owanyi was instructed to report to the Office of the President headquarters on Friday, August 28, 2026, for consultations and guidance. The recall was communicated in a letter dated August 27 and signed by Haji Yunus Kakande, the Secretary to the Office of the President. The letter said the situation in the district had gone beyond the RDC’s control and needed urgent administrative attention.

Owanyi has also been told to hand over day-to-day duties to his deputy, who will manage the office until further notice. The directive was copied to the Minister for the Presidency and the deputy RDC. The report does not say whether the review could lead to disciplinary action, but it shows the central government is stepping in to assess leadership and administrative handling in Bukwo.

As a general matter, RDCs in Uganda serve as the President’s representatives in districts and often oversee coordination of government services and security matters, so recalls of this kind can signal concern about local administration even when details are not immediately made public.